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Economic Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
BrahMos just got its best export sales pitch
AP A man waves India's flag in front of a cut out of Brahmos Missile After Operation Sindoor, India's supersonic BrahMos cruise missile is getting rave reviews — including an oblique compliment from the enemy which has experienced the might of BrahMos. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly admitted that BrahMos caught Pakistan unawares and struck several military bases deep inside the country. Speaking at a summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, Sharif described how Indian strikes hit targets in Pakistan before it could mount its planned retaliation."We on 9th and 10th night we decided to respond in a measured fashion to Indian aggression," he said. "And we had decided that at 4:30 in the morning after Fajr prayers, Pakistan armed forces led very ably by our Field Marshal Chief Army Staff sitting here, Syed Asam Munir, to teach a lesson to our enemy. But before that hour reached India again launched missile attacks, BrahMos and hit Pakistan's various provinces including airport in Rawalpindi and other places." Also Read: Shehbaz Sharif admits Pakistan caught unawares by Brahmos missile Coming from the enemy which was hit hard, Sharif's statement can prove to be the best endorsement for BrahMos which is the centrepiece of India's military exports. Sharif's comment not only establishes the lethality of BrahMos but also proves its ability to escape Pakistan's radars and air defence. On May 10 SU-30 MKI-launched Brahmos missiles damaged Pakistan's northern air command-control network at Nur Khan airbase. It was India's strike on Nur Khan airbase, situated at Rawalpindi, that finally rattled the Pakistan military forcing them to approach the USA. Nur Khan is not only the home to the air refueling capability that kept Pakistani fighter jets in the air, but it is also near the headquarters of Pakistan's Strategic Plans Division, which oversees and protects the country's nuclear arsenal. BrahMos missiles have also reportedly been used to target JeM headquarters at Bahawalpur. Jointly developed with Russia but largely manufactured in India, the BrahMos is one of the fastest and most precise cruise missiles in the world. Flying at Mach 2.8–3.0 with a 290–500 km range, it was used to strike high-value targets like radar stations and hardened bunkers in Pakistan. Its speed and low radar cross-section make it nearly impossible to Aerospace was established through an inter-governmental agreement in 1998 as a joint venture between India's state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation and NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia. The first trial launch of BrahMos missile took place in 2001. Various versions of this missile have been commissioned to India's navy, air force and army. Western-led sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have not impacted BrahMos production or planning. Although BrahMos missiles still depend on Russian parts and raw material, the percentage of local input has gone up to over 70% from around 15% at the start of the April, India sent the second batch of BrahMos missile systems to the Philippines, following the first batch delivery in April 2024. The Philippines, which signed the $375 million deal with India in January 2022, is set to receive a total of three BrahMos missile is currently in advanced talks with Indonesia and Vietnam. In January 2024, Indonesia's defence ministry expressed formal interest in acquiring the BrahMos missile system, potentially valued at $450 million. A similar deal is in the works with Vietnam, where India hopes to finalise a $700 million agreement in the coming months. Operation Sindoor is likely to boost the appeal of BrahMos for many other countries export also serves India's strategic interest. An expansionist China's territorial claims in the South China Sea have put it in conflict with many countries. BrahMos export to these countries will help India take its resistance to maritime Chinese influence to China's own claims most of the South China Sea but the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counterclaims. China has deployed hundreds of coastguard vessels throughout the South China Sea to patrol what it considers its waters, despite a 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling in a case brought by the Philippines which said the claim had no basis under international laws. There have been frequent faceoffs between the two sides in the past few years, prompting the US and Japan to also pledge support to the Philippines. Sale of BrahMos to the Philippines and most likely to Indonesia and Vietnam in future, will bolster India's Act East policy. More military capacity for these countries alters the balance of power in the South China Sea where China asserts its the success of jointly produced BrahMos missiles in Operation Sindoor and subsequent conflict with Pakistan, India and Russia have launched negotiations for manufacturing an advanced version of the missile, as per a recent ET report. Russia, it is understood, has extended full technical support for jointly producing an advanced version of the missile in India, ET has learnt. Initial negotiations have already been held between New Delhi and Moscow on the issue. Also Read: India, Russia begin talks on advanced BrahMos missile production The newly inaugurated BrahMos facility in Uttar Pradesh has been identified for producing the advanced version of missiles, according to informed sources. The facility will produce missiles in substantial numbers. A BrahMos Aerospace Unit has been established in Lucknow at a cost of Rs 300 crore, with 80 hectares of land provided free by the government. The unit was inaugurated on May 11 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath."Initially, the Lucknow facility will roll out existing BrahMos missiles to meet increased demand, but its specific purpose is to manufacture BrahMos NG (next generation) missile," Sudhir Kumar Mishra, former CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace, told TOI recently."The BrahMos NG will have a range of 300km, equal to the current missile, but will be significantly lighter, at 1.2 tonnes (1,200 kg) compared to the existing model's 2,900kg," Mishra said. "BrahMos NG would be integrated on Sukhoi 30. Currently, Su-30 can integrate only one missile, but with the NG version, five missiles can be integrated: four on Light Combat Aircraft. On land and ship versions, instead of three missiles, six or eight can be packed, thanks to the reduced size. This approach maintains effectiveness while increasing numbers and reducing costs, ensuring steady supply to the armed forces."
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shehbaz Sharif admits Pakistan caught unawares by Brahmos missile
Shehbaz Sharif on Brahmos Missile: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that the Pakistan Army was caught off guard by India's Brahmos missile strikes on May 9-10, which included the Rawalpindi airport. Sharif revealed that Pakistan had planned a retaliatory attack, but India preempted it with the Brahmos strikes across multiple provinces. The strikes damaged the northern air command-control network at Nur Khan airbase. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads ( Originally published on May 29, 2025 ) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif , notwithstanding his earlier claims of a military "victory" against India, on Thursday suddenly admitted that the Pakistan Army was "caught unawares" on the intervening night of May 9-10 when India used Brahmos missiles to strike, including the airport in who was speaking at an event in Azerbaijan, said Pakistan planned to attack India on May 10 after the morning prayers. Before Pakistan could act, India's long-range supersonic Brahmos cruise missiles hit multiple targets in Pakistan, across several provinces, Sharif admitted. Sharif said he was informed of the early morning attack by Gen Asim Munir, who has now been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal."Our armed forces were prepared to act at 4.30 in the morning (May 10) after the Fajr prayers to teach a lesson. But before that hour even arrived, India once again launched a missile attack using Brahmos, targeting various provinces of Pakistan, including the airport in Rawalpindi."It is unclear why Sharif admitted a failure during a foreign trip and that too in the presence of Munir. In the past, moves by his elder brother Nawaz Sharif to mend fences with India as the PM was followed by the Pak Army launching attacks on India. On May 10, SU-30MKI launched Brahmos missiles, damaging the northern air command-control network at Nur Khan airbase, Chaklala, Khan is not only the home to the air refuelling capability that kept Pakistani fighter jets in the air, but it is also near the headquarters of Pakistan's Strategic Plans Division, which oversees and protects the country's nuclear arsenal.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Patriotic fervour marks BJP's National Unity public march in honour of Operation Sindoor martyrs
A National Unity public march for paying tribute to martyrs of Operation Sindoor organised by BJP in Tiruppur on Friday witnessed a huge turnout of people taking part enthusiastically, waving national tricolor all through and chanting patriotic slogans. The rally in which BJP State president Nainar Nagendran, former president K. Annamalai, and party's national secretary Arvind Menon, took part was led by a band troupe comprising school children, and featured an open van with a replica of Brahmos Missile mounted on it in a motorcade that also encompassed vans with children in the attire of armed forces. The flag of BJP was not visible anywhere all along the one-km long rally route from Kumaran Statue to Gandhi statue in the city. Speaking at the end of the rally, Mr. Annamalai said the purpose behind the exercise was to explain to the citizens the circumstances in which India had to take military action against Pakistan, and to infuse in young minds the trait of patriotism. India, through the military action, established that it was only after the terrorists and not civilians. The rally educated citizens about India's policy of restraint despite various provocations in the past decades, he said. Mr. Annamalai said .Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said there was now only a temporary pause in military action, and that here on, every act of terrorism by Pakistan on Indian soil will be deemed start of war. While appreciating the support of all parties, rising above political considerations, for India's handling of Pakistan's insinuation, Mr. Nagendran sought to know why Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has not issued a strong statement in this regard. The BJP leader admonished the Chief Minister for not dealing firmly with those who criticised our country for the military action on social media platforms. It was tantamount to acknowledging their perspectives, he pointed out. BJP State general secretary A.P. Muruganandham also spoke.
First Post
16-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Fire and Forget: How BrahMos Was Used Against Pakistan Vantage with Palki Sharma
Fire and Forget: How BrahMos Was Used Against Pakistan | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Fire and Forget: How BrahMos Was Used Against Pakistan | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Details about India's Operation Sindoor continue to emerge. The BrahMos missile was used for the first time in combat by Indian Armed Forces. The BrahMos performed exceptionally and struck terror targets deep inside Pakistan. The missile is a joint project between India and Russia and is named after the Brahmaputra and the Moskva rivers. India has also now unveiled a new Brahmos manufacturing facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This new site will produce up to 100 new Brahmos missiles every year. Palki Sharma tells you more. -- Brahmos Missile | Brahmos | Operation Sindoor | Pahalgam Terror Attack | Pakistan | Pahalgam Attack | Pahalgam Tourist Attack | Kashmir Terror Attack | Tourist Attack Pahalgam | Terror Attack in Pahalgam | Jammu and Kashmir | Indian Army | Pak Violates Ceasefire | Ceasefire Violation | BLA Attacks Pakistan | PM Modi | Pahalgam | Pakistan Violated Ceasefire | Pakistan Ceasefire Violation | Ceasefire Pakistan Violation | Vaishnodevi | Reasi | Omar Abdullah | Ceasefire Ind Pak | Indo Pak Ceasefire | Pakistan Ceasefire | Pakistan | India-Pakistan | Kupwara District | Cross-border Shelling | PM Modi | Narendra Modi | Trump | Amit Shah | Indian Army vs Pakistan Army | Ceasefire | Operation Sindoor | What is Ceasefire | Air Strike | Drone Attack | Jammu | Punjab | Lahore | IAF | Air Strike on Pakistan | USA | PoK | S 400 | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #brahmosmissiles #brahmos #operationsindoor #indiapakistanceasefire #indiaattackspakistan #pakistanattacksindia #indiapakistantensions #indiapakistanwar #OperationSindoor #breakingnews #droneattacks #indiapakistanconflict #IndiaPakistanTensions #live #indianarmy #BreakingNews #donaldtrump #Pakistan #pahalgam #pahalgamterrorattack #DonaldTrump #TerrorAttackRevenge #TrumpOnIndia #India #USIndiaRelations #KashmirStrike #pakistan #TrumpSpeech #IndiaPakistanLIVE #TrumpOnPakistan #pahalgamattack #pahalgamkashmir #news #PahalgamTerrorAttack #PahalgamAttack #AirStrikeLIVE #indiastrikespakistan #indiavspakistan #indiastrikesback #IndiaPakistan #indiaattack #ceasefire #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: See More
India Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare
With Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating a state-of-the-art production facility in Lucknow under the Defence Industrial Corridor, the arrival of the Next Generation BrahMos marks a major leap. Lighter, smarter, and boasting extended range, these missiles signal India's commitment to future-ready defence. #Brahmos #India #Defence #BrahmosMissile #News #IndianDefence #Missile
