Following the successful performance of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles during ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian Armed Forces are placing large orders for the weapon system. The missile is jointly developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture of India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM).
As informed by the top defence officials, the defence ministry’s high-level meeting is likely to give a green signal for BrahMos missiles mega procurement for the Indian Navy warships, along with ground and air-launched versions of these weapons for the Indian Air Force soon.
Indian Navy would be using the missiles for equipping its Veer-class warships while the Indian Air Force would be using them to equip its Russian-origin Su-30 MKI fighter jet fleet, the sources said.
The missiles played a very important role in hitting Pakistani air bases and Army cantonments all along its length and breadth during the four-day conflict between the two neighbours.
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the performance of the indigenous weapon systems during Operation Sindoor and said, "During the operation, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', especially the Brahmos missiles.”
The missiles played a very important role in hitting Pakistani air bases and Army cantonments all along its length and breadth during the four-day conflict between the two neighbours, causing significant damage to Pakistani air bases, and hence the Pakistan Army tried to retaliate, protecting the terrorists and their infrastructure.
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