Tag: BrahMos

IAF successfully tested extended-range of BrahMos Air-launched missile

The dedicated and synergetic efforts of the IAF, Indian Navy, DRDO, BAPL and HAL have been instrumental in achieving this feat," read an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

December 29, 2022

3 IAF officers sacked for BrahMos missile accidental firing incident

According to the Indian Air Force announcement, a Court of Inquiry (Col) had been set up to establish the facts of the case, including fixing responsibility for the incident.

August 23, 2022

With eye on China, Philippines signs Brahmos deal with India

The agreement was signed by Atul Dinkar Rane on behalf of Brahmos Aerospace and Philippines Defence Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana on behalf of his government in Manila. Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran was present to physically represent the Indian side at the event.

January 28, 2022

India successfully test-fires new version of Brahmos missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said that Brahmos supersonic cruise missile with increased indigenous content and improved performance was test-fired at 10.30 a.m.

January 20, 2022

Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath lay foundation stone of BrahMos unit

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was also present at the function, said that the new BrahMos Missile production unit will increase employment in the state

December 26, 2021

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired

BrahMos, as ‘prime strike weapon’, will ensure the warship’s invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges, thus making the destroyer another lethal platform of Indian Navy.

October 18, 2020

India successfully test-fires Brahmos cruise missile off Odisha coast

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is a medium-range ramjet missile capable of being launched from submarines, ships, fighter jets or land ie can be fired from land, sea and air as well.

December 17, 2019

Russia could manufacture components of S-400 defence systems in India

“Yes, we are discussing the localisation of S-400 production with India,” diplomatic sources said.

September 24, 2019

IAF fighter Su-30 MKi successfully test fires BrahMos air version missile

The launch was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting a land target.

May 22, 2019

Pakistan may buy Chinese missile ‘better’ than Brahmos

According to the deal, Beijing, which is Islamabad's biggest arms supplier, will sell it 48 drones.

October 17, 2018

BrahMos successfully test-fired under adverse weather conditions

India’s potent supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, was test fired at 10.18 am from Odisha's Chandipur range launch pad on Monday.

July 16, 2018

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with Indian seeker

India on Thursday successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile fitted with an indigenously developed seeker. Congratulating Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on the exemplary feat, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed on Twitter that the missile flew along the designated trajectory and hit the target with pinpoint accuracy. The missile was fired from Pokharan...

March 22, 2018

Weak defence in the face of failures

The DRDO director general (BRAHMOS), Mr SK Mishra, while speaking during a session on ‘Role of DRDO in making India a world class defence hub’ justified high imports of military equipment. The reasons he offered were: existing security environment in the neighbourhood, wide weather variations in various parts of the country and our history of...

December 18, 2017

BrahMos to be upgraded to ‘hypersonic’ in a decade: Scientist

The speeds of the BrahMos missile will be upgraded from existing supersonic to hypersonic with superior destructive capabilities in a phased manner within a decade, a top official said here on Tuesday. “Presently, the BrahMos has a speed of 2.8 Mach… in two years time it would be increased to 3.5 Mach, and by five...

December 5, 2017

India successfully test fires BrahMos missile from Sukhoi fighter jet

In a major shot in the arm for the defence forces, India on Wednesday successfully test fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet, officials said. According to reports, the fighter jet took off from an air force base in West Bengal and fired the missile against a target over the Bay...

November 22, 2017

Committed to take forward Indo-Russia relations to newer heights: Modi

Ahead of his visit to Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India is not only committed to accord the highest priority to the bilateral relations but also committed to taking them forward to newer heights. "In India, the policy of building strong relations with Russia enjoys crosscutting national consensus. Every government in...

May 31, 2017