The BrahMos missile, a collaborative creation by India and Russia, ranks among the world's most powerful supersonic cruise missiles. Recently, during Operation Sindoor (May 9-10, 2025), India deployed it against Pakistan, devastating 11 airbases and significantly weakening its aerial capabilities.
Let's delve into the five key features that render BrahMos an unrivaled 'Brahmastra'.
1. Triple Sonic Velocity (Supersonic Speed)
The BrahMos missile zooms at a speed 2.8 to 3 times that of sound, equivalent to Mach 3. With a momentum of 900 meters per second, it accelerates toward the target, leaving no time for the enemy to react. In Operation Sindoor, BrahMos obliterated Pakistan's airbases, including Bhulari and Nur Khan, in under 10 seconds.
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2. Extended Range (450-800 km)
Initially, BrahMos had a range of 290 kilometers, now extended to 450-800 kilometers, enabling India to strike deep enemy targets without leaving its borders. In Operation Sindoor, BrahMos missiles launched from Sukhoi-30MKI jets targeted Rawalpindi, Bhulari, and Sargodha, all without crossing the frontier.
3. Precise Targeting (Pinpoint Accuracy)
BrahMos's standout feature is its accuracy—it hits targets with a Circular Error Probability (CEP) of just 1 meter. In the operation, it precisely demolished Pakistani radar systems, command centers, and airfields, like those in Pasrur and Sialkot, causing minimal collateral damage.
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4. Radar Evasion (Low-Altitude Flight)
BrahMos can skim at altitudes as low as 3 to 10 meters, eluding enemy radars, and can alter its path mid-air. It can also swiftly dive onto targets, evading Pakistan's HQ-9 air defense systems during Operation Sindoor.
5. 'Fire-and-Forget' System
BrahMos is a 'fire-and-forget' missile, requiring no further assistance post-launch. Equipped with advanced guidance systems (inertial, satellite, and radar), it is immune to electronic jamming. During the operation, it simultaneously struck multiple targets like an AWACS aircraft and numerous runways at Bhulari.
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The Power of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor was a direct response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives. India's retaliation on May 9-10 saw BrahMos decimate 11 Pakistani airbases, including Bhulari, Rafiqui, Nur Khan, and Sargodha. During these strikes, a Pakistani AWACS plane and several UAVs were destroyed. The ineffectiveness of Pakistan's air defense systems compelled them to seek a ceasefire.
