Indian Armed Forces Plan Significant Procurement of BrahMos Missiles Following Successful Operation Sindoor
The Indian Armed Forces are poised to order a significant number of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles after their demonstrated effectiveness during Operation Sindoor, where they inflicted considerable damage on Pakistani military infrastructure, including air bases and army cantonments.
According to high-ranking defence officials, a pivotal meeting within the defence ministry is anticipated to sanction the procurement of these missiles on a large scale. The Indian Navy has plans to deploy the BrahMos missile on its Veer-class warships, while the Indian Air Force is set to integrate the air-launched version into its Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Additionally, ground-based variants are slated for acquisition.
The BrahMos played a central role as a strike weapon for the Indian Air Force during the four-day conflict, achieving precise strikes on critical Pakistani military sites, notably targeting the headquarters of terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba in the Punjab province. The missile's impact also led to significant damage to Pakistani air bases, provoking a response from the Pakistan Army aimed at protecting militant resources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the performance of domestically developed weaponry during the operation, stating, “During Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have affirmed the strength of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, particularly highlighting the BrahMos missiles.”
The BrahMos represents a joint venture between India and Russia, recognized as the fastest supersonic cruise missile globally, with the ability to deliver precise strikes on targets up to a range of 500 kilometers.
