Brahmos Missile. The BrahMos missile is being discussed worldwide amidst the ceasefire in India and Pakistan. In different countries of the world, it remains a matter of discussion that how BrahMos cheated the radar and wrote the story of Pakistan’s ruin. Pakistan was forced to kneel in front of India in 86 hours. The BrahMos missile did what no missile has done till now. Seeing the might of BrahMos, about 17 countries of the world have decided to buy it or ordered it. The special thing is that an enemy country of China and the friendly country of India have signed a deal to buy BrahMos missile for about 4000 crores. The enemy country of China, the Philippines, has also got the first batch of BrahMos missile.
After the success of Operation Sindoor and seeing the might of the BrahMos missile, many countries of the world have decided to buy it. Negotiations are going on with many countries of India. India has introduced the BrahMos missile in the international market to promote defense exports, which is being preferred due to its advanced technology and supersonic capabilities. India aims to export US $ 5 billion weapons by 2025, in which BrahMos missile is going to play an important role.
These countries have ordered to buy BrahMos missiles:
Philippines
India has signed a $ 375 million deal with the Philippines in January 2022. In April 2024, the first batch of BrahMos missile was handed over to the Philippines. This is India’s first export order of BrahMos missile. The Philippines bought three battery missiles, which will be deployed against China in the South China Sea.
Indonesia
Indonesia is considering purchasing the BrahMos missile system at a cost of $ 450 million. The deal has become stronger after the India-Pakistan war.
Along with this, Vietnam, the African country, the Latin American country and some countries of the Middle East and North Africa have shown interest in BrahMos missiles. In particular, the Mena countries operating Sukhoi-30 fighter jets are interested in its air version. However, the deal with these countries has not reached the final stage yet. But the demand for BrahMos missile is increased after Operation Sindoor’s might and India-Pakistan war.
Operation Sindoor displayed the accuracy, speed, and multi-platform launch capacity of BrahMos on the world platform, increasing the interest of buying it. Due to tension with China in the South China Sea, the South-East Asian country (eg Vietnam, Indonesia) is seeing BrahMos as a strategic weapon. The failure of Pakistan’s air defense systems in Operation Sindoor exposed the invitation of BrahMos, which could increase its demand in other countries.
BrahMos missile features
The BrahMos missile is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile developed by the Joint Enterprise of India and Russia (DRDO and Npo Mashinostroyeniya). The following are its major features:
motion
Mac 2.8–3.0 (about three times the speed of sound), which makes it twice the US Tomahawk missile.
Range
Initially 290 km, now increased to 450-800 km in the latest version. It became possible to increase the range after India joined MTCR.
Platform capacity
It can be launched from land, sea, submarine, and air (Sukhoi su-30mki).
Fire and forgate: There is no need for guidance after launch, so that it works on the principle “stain and forget”.
Manuvability
Even if the target changes, it can adjust its route and make an accurate target.
Payload: capable of carrying 200–300 kg traditional or nuclear warheads.
Stealth and accuracy
Flight on low height (10 m), radar ability to avoid and highly accurate target. It is capable of dodging modern air defense systems (eg S-400).
