October 19, 2023
1 min read

IAF Tests Long-Range Air-Launched BrahMos Missile

India has been working towards developing a very long-range version of the air-launched BrahMos cruise missiles which would be able to hit…reports Asian Lite News

In a major success for the indigenous weapon systems, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out a successful restoration of the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Bay of Bengal.

The BrahMos air-launched version missile was testfired from a Su-30MKI fighter jet which has the capability to launch the BrahMos cruise missiles that can hit enemy targets at long ranges.

“The BrahMos air-launched missile was fired from a Su-30MKI fighter jet in the last few days. The aircraft had taken off with the missile from an air base in the southern peninsula and travelled over 1,500 Km to successfully strike a target from a longer range than before,” defence officials told ANI.

The missile was the longer-range version of the supersonic weapon system which has been one of the unique weapons possessed by India in partnership with the Russian industry.

India has been working towards developing a very long-range version of the air-launched BrahMos cruise missiles which would be able to hit

The Indian Air Force had recently carried out two trials of the land attack missile system and the results were very good as missiles hit bull’s eye in the user trials, the sources said.

India is also exporting the missiles to friendly foreign countries including the Philippines which would be using them in the coastal battery role.

The BrahMos Aerospace corporation is also looking at exporting the missiles to more countries and helping achieve the export targets set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (By Ajit K Dubey/ANI)

ALSO READ: India, France Space Collab to Help Explore ‘New Frontiers’

Previous Story

India, France Hold Military Sub Committee Meeting in New Delhi

Next Story

Ashwini Vaishnaw Set to Join Google for India 2023

Latest from DEFENCE

India nears $1b GE jet engine deal

India closes in on a $1 billion deal with GE for 113 fighter engines, securing continuity for HAL’s LCA Mark 1A programme and future-proofing IAF capability. India is set to take another
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India needs to build robust capabilities, says IAF Chief

China has significantly strengthened infrastructure in the Tibet region but

3 IAF officers sacked for misfiring of BrahMos into Pakistan

According to Pakistani military officials on March 10, the missile