The Indian Navy has placed an order for more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, according to Vice Admiral S N Ghormade, the Vice-Chief of the Indian Navy. The order, worth over Rs 20,000 crore, is one of the largest ever placed for the missiles, which have now become India’s frontline weapon in all three domains – land, sea, and air.
Procurement of Next-Gen BrahMos Missiles
Vice Admiral Ghormade stated that the BrahMos missile will be installed on all new ships as well as a few older ships. This move is expected to significantly strengthen India’s maritime security capabilities and naval deterrence against potential adversaries.
According to the news agency ANI, the Indo-Russian joint venture business recently conducted test firings of the missile with a high level of indigenous content, and the missile will also be equipped with an indigenous seeker. The purchase would also help the Indian Navy stockpile missiles for use on warships and as part of the force’s mobile coastal missile batteries.
In recent years, the missile system has advanced significantly, with the Indo-Russian joint venture increasing its striking range from 290 km to more than 400 km. The indigenous component of the missile system has also been strengthened, and many of its systems have been modernized and indigenized in order to increase Indian industry and manufacturer engagement.
The missile system is also being supplied to the Philippines. The Philippines Marine Corps has also received training at the BrahMos facility in India, and future batches will be trained here. Atul Rane’s BrahMos Aerospace is also attempting to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s USD 5 billion export target. The Chairman of BrahMos stated that after the initial $375 million export transaction with the Philippines, his team aimed for USD 5 billion by 2025.
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