BrahMos Supersonic Missile: India on January 20, 2022, successfully test-fired a new version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the coast of Odisha. Reportedly, the BrahMos missile was equipped with new technological developments which were successfully proven.
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) for the successful launch of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Chairman DRDO also appreciated the engineers and scientists for continuously putting efforts to maximise the weapon systems efficiency.
Earlier on January 11, 2022, India had successfully test-fired BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile from the Indian Navy’s INS Vishakhapatnam warship.
#WATCH | Today India successfully testfired a new version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the coast of Odisha in Balasore. The missile was equipped with new technological developments which were successfully proven
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2022
(Video source: DRDO) pic.twitter.com/VdGSYW10W5
BrahMos Supersonic Missile
1. BrahMos supersonic missile is a joint venture between India and Russia where the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) represents the Indian side.
2. BrahMos is also the main weapon system of the Indian Navy warships and they have been deployed on all of its surface platforms.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented Brahmos, DRDO teams & industry for successful flight test. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secy Dept of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO appreciated scientists & engineers for continuously putting efforts to maximize the weapon systems efficiency pic.twitter.com/WjxWzFRY47
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2022
India tested sea to sea variant of BrahMos Missile
Earlier on January 11, 2022, the country had successfully tested the sea to sea variant of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile. It had hit the target with pinpoint accuracy.
The missile was tested from the Indian Navy destroyer INS Vishakhapatnam off the Western Coast. INS Vishakhapatnam is also the Indian Navy’s newest indigenously built guided-missile destroyer.
The test of BrahMos supersonic missile also certified the accuracy of the Ship’s combat system and the armament complex.
BrahMos Missile underwater version
Reportedly, an underwater version of the BrahMos missile is also being developed by the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation).
The underwater version will not only be used by the submarined of India but it will also be offered for export to friendly foreign nations.
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