Russian President Vladimir Putin is arriving in India on December 4-5. The most significant news of this visit is about the BrahMos missile. India and Russia will work together to develop a lighter and longer-range version of the BrahMos. In Operation Sindhur (May 2025), the devastation BrahMos unleashed on Pakistan prompted the military to seek a more powerful variant.
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BrahMos-NG (Next Generation).
Extremely lightweight (half weight).
Compact size fits all fighter jets – Rafale, Sukhoi-30, Tejas, etc.
Speed 4322 km/hr
Range exceeding 400 km
Can equip 6-7 missiles on one jet (currently only 1-2)
Source: aajtak
Current range is 290-450 km.
The new version can strike up to 900-1,500 km.
Capable of reaching enemy airbases and command centers from a great distance.
Speed: 6174 to 14818 km/hr.
Cannot be intercepted by any defense system.
India and Russia may together create the new hypersonic BrahMos or Zircon.
Source: aajtak
In May 2025, when provoked by Pakistan, Indian Air Force fired BrahMos from Sukhoi-30. Pakistan's 8 airbases, radars, and command centers were destroyed. None of Pakistan's missile defenses worked. The world witnessed BrahMos as the most formidable cruise missile. Afterward, the military stated – now it's time for a lighter, more extended range variant.
Started in 1998 as an India-Russia venture.
India's DRDO + Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia.
70% of parts now produced in India.
Thousands of missiles deployed by Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army.
The first export order secured from the Philippines.
Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia also showing interest.
Source: aajtak
During Putin's visit, the deal for 280 more S-400 missiles could also be finalized. In Operation Sindhur, the S-400 countered Pakistan’s J-10C jets and missiles while they were airborne. The fifth regiment may soon arrive.
BrahMos-NG ready by 2028-29.
BrahMos with 1,000 km+ range set for 2032.
Hypersonic project initiated.
India will become the world's foremost cruise missile manufacturer. When this announcement is made during the Putin-Modi meeting, Pakistan and China will lose sleep. BrahMos is not just a missile, it's a symbol of India's strength.
