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30-06-2025
- Politics
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Can India sell BrahMos to Pakistan, asked Pak army general; missile creator replied would be delivered 'free of cost'
BrahMos is the fastest supersonic missile in the world, a significant advantage over Pakistan's Babur or Ra'ad missiles, both of which are subsonic. The missile is versatile, lethal, and, as it turns out, not for sale for Pakistan read more In the high-stakes world of missile development and international defence expos, one might not expect to find much room for humour. But Dr Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai, revered as the 'father of BrahMos', recently offered a rare moment of levity in a podcast, recounting a cheeky encounter with a Pakistani army general. The exchange reportedly occurred at a defence exhibition in Dubai. Pillai said, that a senior Pakistani officer sidled up to him and posed the question: Would India consider selling its formidable BrahMos missile to Pakistan? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pillai replied, 'For Pakistan, it would be free of cost.' The missile in question The BrahMos is not your average projectile. Jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, it is capable of flying at speeds between Mach 2.8 and Mach 3.5. BrahMos is the fastest supersonic missile in the world, a significant advantage over Pakistan's Babur or Ra'ad missiles, both of which are subsonic. With a range that now varies between 290 and 800 kilometres, and talk of future variants reaching 1,500 kilometres, the missile is versatile, lethal, and, as it turns out, not for sale for Pakistan. Equipped with 'fire-and-forget' navigation systems, low radar visibility, and the flexibility to be launched from land, sea, air, and submarines, the BrahMos offers a degree of strategic mobility and accuracy that few regional adversaries can match. Its circular error probable (CEP) of 1–2 metres makes it a precision instrument of deterrence and power projection. The joke with an edge The timing of this story's resurfacing is especially relevant given India's increased deployment of BrahMos missiles, including during Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces targeted terror camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack. With support from private industry, DRDO is actively working to shift production and development into Indian hands, ensuring greater autonomy in upgrades and deployment.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India is an exceptionally important partner Russian defense minister
Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi a traditional friend in the military-technical sector Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extends into the military-technical sector. Belousov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Qingdao, China on Thursday. "India is an exceptionally important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend - including in the military and military-technical spheres," Belousov said at the meeting. Singh stated: "We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defense ties." India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. During the recent conflict with Pakistan, the effectiveness of India's air defenses was bolstered by the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which was recently highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised its performance during the standoff. New Delhi, however, has been pushing to indigenize its defense sector, under the 'Make in India' initiative led by Modi. Russian defense companies have taken part in a number of joint ventures in India over the last two decades. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are manufactured by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, and have been in service in the Indian Armed Forces since June 2007. Last month, India inaugurated a new production unit for the BrahMos missile in Uttar Pradesh. According to Defense Ministry officials, this facility will enable India toboostits defense stockpiles, which is crucial given the current volatile security environment. New Delhi's long-standing defense ties with Moscow have irked Washington. Earlier this month, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said India's relations with Russia are a point ofcontentionin its relationship with the US, especially with the increasing sanctions on Russian entities. During the meeting on Thursday with Singh in Qingdao, Belousov expressed his condolences over the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, which killed 270 people. The Russian defense minister conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims. width="560" height="315" src=" frameborder="0" > (
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India is an 'exceptionally important' partner
Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi "a traditional friend" in the military-technical sector Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extends into the military-technical sector. Belousov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Qingdao, China on Thursday. "India is an exceptionally important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend - including in the military and military-technical spheres," Belousov said at the meeting. Singh stated: "We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defense ties." India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. During the recent conflict with Pakistan, the effectiveness of India's air defenses was bolstered by the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which was recently highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised its performance during the standoff. New Delhi, however, has been pushing to indigenize its defense sector, under the 'Make in India' initiative led by Modi. Russian defense companies have taken part in a number of joint ventures in India over the last two decades. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are manufactured by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, and have been in service in the Indian Armed Forces since June 2007. Last month, India inaugurated a new production unit for the BrahMos missile in Uttar Pradesh. According to Defense Ministry officials, this facility will enable India to boost its defense stockpiles, which is crucial given the current volatile security environment. New Delhi's long-standing defense ties with Moscow have irked Washington. Earlier this month, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said India's relations with Russia are a point of contention in its relationship with the US, especially with the increasing sanctions on Russian entities. During the meeting on Thursday with Singh in Qingdao, Belousov expressed his condolences over the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, which killed 270 people. The Russian defense minister conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims.
India Today
11-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate BrahMos production unit, will make 100 missiles a year
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow on Sunday, amid rising military tensions with Pakistan. The facility is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 missiles at a cost of Rs 300 crore, the production unit will produce the BrahMos missiles, which has a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. Developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, the missile can be launched from land, sea, or air and follows a 'fire and forget' guidance Generation BrahMos DetailsFrom the newly launched Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, 80 to 100 BrahMos missiles will be produced annually. In addition, 100 to 150 next-generation BrahMos missiles will also be manufactured each year. The next-generation missiles will be ready and delivered within one far, fighter jets like the Sukhoi can carry only one BrahMos missile. However, they will now be able to carry up to three next-generation BrahMos next-generation BrahMos missile will have a strike range of over 300 kilometres and weigh 1,290 kilograms, compared to the current BrahMos missile, which weighs 2,900 production unit was announced as part of the Defence Industrial Corridor initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit. The foundation stone was laid in missiles are a joint development by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and are considered a key component of India's defence with the manufacturing unit, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility will also be inaugurated. This facility will handle the assembly and testing of the missiles, according to an official Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant (Strategic Materials Technology Complex) will be launched at the same event. It will produce materials used in aerospace and defence the foundation stone for the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) will be laid. DTIS will be used for testing and certifying defence BrahMos production unit, built over 80 hectares of land provided free by the Uttar Pradesh government, was completed in three and a half UP Defence Industrial Corridor has six nodes — Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot — and aims to attract major defence investments. Uttar Pradesh is the second state after Tamil Nadu to establish such a corridor, the statement InMust Watch
News18
11-05-2025
- News18
BrahMos Used In Operation Sindoor: All About India's Supersonic Cruise Missile
Last Updated: The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed through joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. India reportedly unleashed its formidable BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as part of Operation Sindoor in retaliatory precision strikes on Pakistani military bases. The sites targeted were the Pakistani bases at Rafiqui (Shorkot, Jhang), Murid (Chakwal), Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi) Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian (Kasur). In the strikes, the air bases in Skardu, Bholari, Jacobabad and Sargodha suffered extensive damage. While there is no official confirmation on the use of the BrahMos, Indian strikes on Pakistan aligns with its intended use for high-value and strategic targets. Signaling a new level of assertive retaliation from New Delhi, Brahmos' potential deployment marks the first reported combat use of the Indo-Russian joint venture weapon. What Is BrahMos Missile? The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed through a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The name 'BrahMos' is a portmanteau of the Brahmaputra River of India and the Moskva River of Russia, symbolizing the partnership. What Is The Range Of BrahMos Missile? Initially capped at 290 km to comply with Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the range of BrahMos has been extended to 800-900 km for land and ship-based versions after India joined MTCR in 2016. Air-launched versions have a range of 450-500 km. BrahMos is known for its high accuracy, reportedly achieving a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of around 1 meter. It utilizes a two-stage system with Inertial Navigation System (INS), GPS/GLONASS/GAGAN for mid-course guidance, and active radar homing for terminal accuracy. Its low-flying capability (as low as 3-10 meters in sea-skimming mode) and supersonic speed make it difficult to intercept. Which Targets Can BrahMos Be Used For? BrahMos is a versatile missile capable of engaging land, sea, and air-based targets. It can be launched from various platforms, including land-based Transporter Erector Launchers (TEL), ships (both vertical and inclined launchers), submarines (submerged launch), and fighter aircraft (like the Su-30MKI). How India And Russia Collaborated BrahMos? BrahMos Aerospace was established on February 12, 1998 in which India holds a 50.5% stake, and Russia holds 49.5%. The venture combines India's expertise in areas like inertial navigation and mission software with Russia's strength in ramjet technology and cruise missile design. First Published: May 11, 2025, 09:24 IST
