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.
India and Indonesia have agreed to begin negotiations on the BrahMos supersonic missile deal, with Indonesian teams expected to visit India soon for the talks. One important requirement for the missile deal with Indonesia will be approval from Russia, sources said.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday.
In a major boost for firepower of its fighter aircraft fleet, the Indian Air Force has inducted the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles which can hit targets at around 250 Km.
The supplies of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles that have been provided to the Philippines from India under a USD 375 million deal, continue as parts of the contracted system between the two nations, defence officials said.