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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
After Operation Sindoor Success, IAF, Navy To Place Mega Orders For BrahMos Missiles
Last Updated: The procurement proposals include acquisition of the air-launched variant for Su-30MKI fighter jets in IAF, and new ship-based units for the Navy's Veer-class warships The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy, following the high-impact success of Operation Sindoor, are preparing to place substantial new orders for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile—a joint Indo-Russian weapons system that played a central role in India's recent military operations. The BrahMos missile is a versatile and formidable weapon, capable of being launched from land, air and sea, enabling strikes from multiple fronts. Jointly developed by India and Russia, it is renowned for its supersonic speed, pinpoint accuracy, and adaptability across a range of military operations. During Operation Sindoor, the IAF relied on BrahMos missiles to launch a precision strike campaign targeting key Pakistani military installations, including airbases and cantonments. The operation, which was executed with high accuracy and minimal collateral damage, has been hailed within defence circles as a major demonstration of India's growing long-range strike capability. While BrahMos-equipped Navy vessels were placed on alert during the operation, they were ultimately not ordered to launch their missiles. Dr Sudhir Kumar Mishra, Ex DG (BrahMos) DRDO, had told CNN-News18 in an exclusive interview: 'Brahmos is a supersonic missile. It cannot be intercepted by the air defence systems of Pakistan and China. It cannot be intercepted by any known Defence system in the world." However, in light of the missile's battlefield performance and strategic value, top defence sources were quoted by news agency ANI as saying that the Defence Ministry is expected to approve major procurement proposals in the coming days. These include acquisition of the air-launched variant for Su-30MKI fighter jets in the IAF, and new ship-based units for the Navy's Veer-class warships. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently praised the performance of the indigenous weapon systems in the conflict with Pakistan, saying: 'During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', especially the Brahmos missiles." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Used in Operation Sindoor: IAF, Navy to place big order for BrahMos missile; what makes it crucial
In a major boost to defence, India is planning to place large-scale orders for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which dealt a heavy blow to Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor . Top officials told ANI that the defence ministry is expected to soon clear a major procurement proposal for the BrahMos missile system, a joint Indo-Russian venture, to arm Navy's Veer-class warships and the Air Force's Su-30MKI fighter jets. The order will also cover ground and air-launched variants, underlining India's push for rapid force augmentation in the aftermath of the recent conflict, according to a report from news agency ANI. The BrahMos, known for its precision and speed, played a pivotal role in India's four-day offensive, targeting Pakistani air bases, Army cantonments, and terror hubs across the border. In the first wave, Air Force used the missile to take out key terrorist infrastructures, including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan and PoK. PM Modi recently hailed the performance of BrahMos used during the operation, saying, "During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of ' Atmanirbhar Bharat ', especially the Brahmos missiles." With this procurement, India signals both a strategic upgrade of its missile arsenal and a reinforcement of its indigenous defence production, positioning the BrahMos as the centrepiece of its deterrence doctrine in a region fraught with volatility.
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Bharat Dynamics shares in focus as IAF, Navy set to place mega BrahMos orders post Operation Sindoor
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) shares are in focus today as Indian defence forces gear up to place large-scale orders for the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, following their critical role in Operation Sindoor. According to top defence sources cited by ANI, a high-level Defence Ministry meeting is expected to soon greenlight procurement of BrahMos missiles across platforms—including for the Indian Navy's Veer-class warships and the Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI fighter jets. Ground-based variants are also set to be inducted, enhancing India's strike capabilities on multiple fronts. These upcoming orders come on the heels of BrahMos missiles playing a decisive role in the four-day conflict with Pakistan. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force used BrahMos extensively to target terror infrastructure and military bases deep inside Pakistani territory, delivering high-precision strikes on key assets belonging to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. The Indian Navy also deployed the missiles effectively, further underlining their versatility and combat readiness. In a recent statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the role of indigenous weapon systems, particularly BrahMos, in boosting India's defence posture. 'During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', especially the BrahMos missiles,' he said. With BDL being a key manufacturer of the BrahMos missile system, market analysts expect the company to benefit significantly from the upcoming deals, potentially impacting its stock performance in the short to mid term. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
