The Indian Army is set to place a major order for the 800+ km range variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, significantly enhancing its long-range precision strike capabilities.
Approval Expected Soon
The proposal is currently awaiting clearance from the Ministry of Defence, with a decision expected at a high-level meeting in the coming days.
Proven in Operation Sindoor
The BrahMos missile demonstrated its effectiveness during Operation Sindoor, where it was used to strike key targets, including enemy air bases.
Major Capability Upgrade
Currently, the Army operates BrahMos variants with a strike range of around 450 km. The induction of the 800+ km variant will:
- Expand deep strike capability
- Improve deterrence posture
- Enable precision engagement of distant high-value targets
Focus on New-Age Warfare
The move is part of a broader push towards modern, technology-driven warfare, including:
- Raising dedicated drone regiments and platoons
- Expanding missile forces
- Large-scale induction and indigenous production of drones
Joint Production and Indigenisation
The BrahMos missile is developed through a joint India–Russia venture, with increasing levels of indigenisation in recent variants.
Future Plans: Tejas Integration
India is also working on next-generation BrahMos missiles that can be integrated with indigenous platforms like the HAL Tejas, further boosting self-reliance and operational flexibility.
The planned induction of 800+ km BrahMos missiles marks a major step in enhancing India’s long-range strike capability, deterrence and readiness for future multi-domain warfare.
