The Indian Armed Forces are set to place large-scale orders for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile following its extensive use during Operation Sindoor, where it caused significant damage to Pakistani air bases and army cantonments.
According to top defence sources, a high-level defence ministry meeting is expected to approve the procurement of a substantial number of BrahMos missiles. The Indian Navy plans to equip its Veer-class warships with the weapon, while the Indian Air Force will integrate the air-launched variant into its Su-30 MKI fighter jets. Ground-based versions are also set for acquisition.
During the four-day conflict, the BrahMos was a primary strike weapon for the IAF, delivering precision hits on key Pakistani military infrastructure, including terror headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba in Punjab province. Its performance further damaged Pakistani air bases, prompting retaliatory moves from the Pakistan Army to shield militant assets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the role of indigenous weapons in the operation, saying, “During Operation Sindoor, 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 BrahMos, an Indo-Russian joint venture, is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, capable of striking targets with high precision at ranges up to 500 km.
