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Russia Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Hypersonic version of BrahMos on the cards – ex-CEO
Russia and India could produce a hypersonic version of the BrahMos cruise missile, Atul Rane, the former director general of BrahMos Aerospace, told RT in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. Rane, who is Moscow, said there are numerous BrahMos variants and that the two countries have been improving them over the years. 'The technology bricks are being laid by the Russian side and the Indian side, and when those technology bricks are fully ready, there will be a BrahMos hypersonic missile someday,' Rane said. The missiles are manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace, an Indo-Russian joint venture named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. India's Defense Research and Development Organization has a 50.5% stake in the company, while Russian NPO Mashinostroyenia holds 49.5%. ❗️🇮🇳🇷🇺 BrahMos HYPERSONIC Missile Incoming!?The former Director General of BrahMos Aerospace tells RT that the "bricks are being laid" for a hypersonic missile between India & Russia. Atul Rane also says a mini BrahMos is being worked on right now to equip aircraft. On Sunday, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised the 'outstanding role' that BrahMos missiles played in defending his country as part of 'Operation Sindoor' during the military confrontation with Pakistan in May, adding they achieved a 'miraculous feat.' In his interview with RT, Rane said, 'Till now, officially the government of India has not explained which are the vectors used in Operation Sindoor, but analysis has shown that BrahMos was used and it's almost definite that Operation Sindoor, though we say is still on… the escalation was stopped because BrahMos was used. There's no doubt about that.' Indian Defense Minister Singh stated on Sunday that up to 15 countries have expressed interest in buying the missiles. Commenting to RT, Rane said 'everyone is interested in BrahMos,' adding that an inter-governmental agreement means the missiles can only be exported to 'friendly' countries acceptable to both Moscow and New Delhi. Southeast Asian countries are seen as a priority market, according to the former BrahMos top executive. Rane also said the Indo-Russian joint venture is looking at a 'smaller version' of the missile to equip aircraft, dubbed the 'BrahMos next generation.'
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
11,000 kms/hour, three times faster than BrahMos, this deadliest variant of hypersonic missile by India is set to give tough answer to China's DF-17, it is…
India and Russia's joint venture, BrahMos Aerospace has restarted work at full speed on their next-generation missile, i.e. the BrahMos-2. This new missile will be three times faster than the current BrahMos and is expected to be a strong reply to China's DF-17 hypersonic missile. The BrahMos-2 will travel at a speed of Mach 9, which means around 11,000 kilometers per hour. At such speeds, it could reach its target in less than a minute, making it one of the most powerful weapon for India's defence. Hypersonic Speed and Radar Evasion According to reports, the BrahMos-2 missile will use a special type of engine called a scramjet, which will help it fly at very high speeds for a long time. It will use oxygen from the air while flying, so it won't need to carry extra fuel, which makes it lighter and more efficient. But this missile is not just about being fast, it is also very clever as it can fly close to the ground and make quick, sharp turns, which will help it stay out of sight from enemy radar systems. This missile will be very hard to detect or stop. Its smart design, stealth features, and advanced control system make it very hard to track which will give it a big edge during an attack. BrahMos-2 may shift regional power balance in India's favor China's DF-17 hypersonic missile is known for being fast and powerful, but India's new BrahMos-2 might go even beyond that. It can travel up to 1,500 kilometers and can be launched from land, sea, or air, making it useful in many types of battles. This kind of all-round strength makes BrahMos-2 a real game-changer. With rising tensions in South Asia, this missile could give India a strong advantage and help maintain a better balance of power in the region. Testing and what lies ahead This new missile is being developed together by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia and as per recent updates, the testing of BrahMos-2 has already started. One of the biggest advantages of BrahMos-2 is that it can carry both normal (conventional) and nuclear warheads. This makes it useful for different types of military missions, whether they are small or large-scale.
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Demand grows for BrahMos missiles Indian defense minister
The weapons were used by India against Pakistan in May and now many nations have shown an interest, Rajnath Singh has said Around 15 nations have shown an interest in buying long-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the country's defense minister Rajnath Singh has said. The weapons were successfully used by India during its military confrontation with Pakistan in May. Speaking at an event on Sunday, Singh praised the "outstanding role" that the BrahMos missiles played in the conflict, which India codenamed "Operation Sindoor." "During Operation Sindoor, BrahMos missile achieved a miraculous feat. Now, around 14-15 countries want to have this missile," Singh said. The missiles are manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace, an Indo-Russian joint venture named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. India's Defense Research and Development Organization has a 50.5% stake in the company, while Russian NPO Mashinostroyenia holds 49.5%. BrahMos missiles, along with the Russian-manufactured S-400s played an important role in defending Indian air bases and other military installations against Pakistani strikes during the four-day conflict in May. The Indian armed forces presently rely heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of their arsenal being of Russian make. Last month, Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in China, discussing the supply of S-400 systems, Su-30 MKI upgrades, and the procurement of critical military hardware. With India increasingly moving towards domestic production of weapons, New Delhi has welcomed Russian participation in its arms industry. Earlier this month, Russia delivered a new Krivak-class stealth frigate to the Indian Navy, the eighth such vessel to be handed over to India in the last 20 years. Thefrigate, which has 26% Indian components, was built at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad. Indian specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team monitored the vessel's construction. (
Russia Today
14-07-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Demand grows for BrahMos missiles
Around 15 nations have shown an interest in buying long-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the country's defense minister Rajnath Singh has said. The weapons were successfully used by India during its military confrontation with Pakistan in May. Speaking at an event on Sunday, Singh praised the 'outstanding role' that the BrahMos missiles played in the conflict, which India codenamed 'Operation Sindoor.' 'During Operation Sindoor, BrahMos missile achieved a miraculous feat. Now, around 14-15 countries want to have this missile,' Singh said. The missiles are manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace, an Indo-Russian joint venture named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. India's Defense Research and Development Organization has a 50.5% stake in the company, while Russian NPO Mashinostroyenia holds 49.5%. BrahMos missiles, along with the Russian-manufactured S-400s played an important role in defending Indian air bases and other military installations against Pakistani strikes during the four-day conflict in May. ❗️BrahMos Demand Surges After Operation Sindoor - Indian DefMinRajnath Singh has said 14-15 nations have expressed an interest in the 🇮🇳-🇷🇺 developed missiles, calling it a major milestone for defence exports from India's Lucknow-Kanpur facility. The Indian armed forces presently rely heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of their arsenal being of Russian make. Last month, Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in China, discussing the supply of S-400 systems, Su-30 MKI upgrades, and the procurement of critical military hardware. With India increasingly moving towards domestic production of weapons, New Delhi has welcomed Russian participation in its arms industry. Earlier this month, Russia delivered a new Krivak-class stealth frigate to the Indian Navy, the eighth such vessel to be handed over to India in the last 20 years. The frigate, which has 26% Indian components, was built at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad. Indian specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team monitored the vessel's construction.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Brahmos instrumental in Op Sindoor: Rajnath
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the Brahmos missile proved instrumental in Operation Sindoor and since then, more than a dozen countries have expressed interest in it. Singh said this at an event in Lucknow where he unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta at the National PG College and released a postage stamp in tribute to him. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated a Brahmos airspace integration and testing facility in Lucknow. You must have seen that in Operation Sindoor, Brahmos missile has done a miraculous job and not only this, after the miracle shown by Brahmos missile, about 14-15 countries of the world have demanded Brahmos missile from India," Singh said. "Brahmos missile will now be exported from Lucknow as well. I believe that this facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector, and at the same time, it will also create employment. My effort is that more industries should also come here so that, along with Lucknow, the state also develops rapidly," he said. The minister claimed that UP was attracting more and more industries on the back of strong law and order and infrastructural robustness. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college, all these are presenting a new picture of development," he said. Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, also showered praise on Chandra Bhanu Gupta, who served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for three terms. "Chandra Bhanu Gupta ji started as a simple worker in the freedom movement and made a place in the hearts of millions of people through his sacrifice, commitment and leadership. Chandra Bhanu Gupta's life tells us that power does not mean only position or authority, but responsibility, sacrifice and protecting the interests of the public. "His life also gives us the message that there may be differences in politics, but there should not be animosity," he said. Singh, who is also a former UP CM, said the postage stamp was not only a tribute to Chandra Bhanu Gupta, but also a tribute to his "high life values." "It is a message that service, simplicity and honesty have been important in Indian politics and will remain important in the future too," he said. Singh said Chandra Bhanu Gupta's vision and agenda were never regional, always nationalistic. "Chandra Bhanu ji was not in power for very long (time). But in the short time he was in power, he gave priority to public welfare works. He was always known for his integrity," he said. Lucknow Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday highlighted the significance of the newly inaugurated BrahMos Aerospace integration and testing facility in Lucknow, calling it a major step toward strengthening India's self-reliance in the defence sector. "Just a few days ago, I inaugurated the integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow. This facility will strengthen our country's self-reliance in the defence sector and also create employment," Singh said at a public event in Lucknow. Singh commended Uttar Pradesh for the improved law and order situation, which he said is encouraging investments and industrial growth. "Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college—all these are presenting a new picture of development," the Defence minister added. Singh also unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta and also released a commemorative postage stamp in his honour. He praised Gupta's contributions to public life and his enduring legacy.
