India, Russia begin talks to jointly develop advanced BrahMos missile following Operation Sindoor success

BrahMos, a joint Indo-Russian venture named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers was first inducted in 2005 as an anti-ship missile. Over time, it has evolved into a versatile system capable of being launched from land, sea, sub-sea, and air, targeting both surface and maritime threats. read more
India and Russia have begun negotiations to jointly manufacture an advanced version of the BrahMos missile, following the missile's effective deployment during Operation Sindoor and the subsequent conflict with Pakistan, according to a report.
As reported by the Economic Times, Russia has offered full technical cooperation for the upgraded missile in India. Initial discussions between New Delhi and Moscow have already taken place, ET has further learnt.
India is progressing towards extending the range of the BrahMos missile to 800 km, with the maiden test already conducted, two officials independently confirmed. Additional trials are planned in the coming months to validate performance parameters of the extended-range variant.
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Originally capped at 290 km due to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) limitations, the missile's range was increased to 450 km after India joined the MTCR in June 2016.
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India has marked a key milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing with the inauguration of a new BrahMos missile production facility in Lucknow. Set up at a cost of ₹3,000 million, the state-of-the-art plant is located within the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
The facility, spread over 80 hectares of land provided by the Uttar Pradesh government, is capable of producing up to 100 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles annually, along with 100 to 150 next-generation variants each year.
The move is expected to significantly enhance India's self-reliance in defence production, in line with the government's broader push for indigenous capabilities under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
BrahMos, a joint Indo-Russian venture named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers was first inducted in 2005 as an anti-ship missile. Over time, it has evolved into a versatile system capable of being launched from land, sea, sub-sea, and air, targeting both surface and maritime threats.
The integration of the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) variant into the Indian Air Force is seen as a major leap in aerial strike capability. The missile allows for deep, high-speed strikes from stand-off distances, significantly reducing pilot exposure to hostile airspace.
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Its extended range and speed provide the capability to neutralise high-value targets such as enemy command centres, radar facilities, and maritime assets before they can respond effectively, giving Indian forces a strategic edge in modern warfare.

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