As India is set to hold its first Republic Day parade after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces' military might will also be on display with the famed BrahMos missile system, Akash weapon system and other weaponary, focusing on the resolve of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.'
Former DRDO scientist Ravi Kumar Gupta has hailed the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos - co-developed by India and Russia - as a "unique weapon system" whose significance goes beyond hardware to showcase deep bilateral cooperation.
The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is one of the Indian Armed Forces' key weapons and is used by the Army, Navy and Air Force.
The deals for the BrahMos missiles, developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia, are expected to be signed with India's friendly foreign countries, who have been highly impressed with the missile's capabilities after it hit multiple Pakista
In what could be a major boost for indigenous defence industry, India and Indonesia are moving closer towards signing the deal for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
Soon after they caused significant damage to Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces are placing mega orders for the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said the Indian Armed Forces effectively used a mix of foreign-origin and indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor that targeted terror sites in Pakistan. He called the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos a game-changer in the operation.
Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava has highlighted the unmatched power of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, citing US retired defence expert John Spencer's remarks that the missile's capabilities surpass even China's advanced air defence systems.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday highlighted "continuity in governance" regarding the development and significance of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile post Operation Sindoor, launched by India against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Lucknow will mark a historic milestone in India's defence journey on Sunday with the inauguration of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit, part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
The proposal for the acquisition of around 250 of these missiles has been cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council and will now be taken to the Cabinet Committee on Security for final approval.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairperson Samir V Kamat on Tuesday said that India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is generating significant interest globally, with several countries eager to acquire the advanced weapon system.