India Fast Tracks BrahMos Missile Upgrade to Counter Pakistan and China

BrahMos Missile Upgrade:

India has taken a major step to strengthen its defense capabilities by fast-tracking the development and deployment of the BrahMos missile. BrahMos ranks among the most powerful missiles in India’s arsenal, and engineers are now upgrading it to extend its range to 800 kilometers, a significant jump from the earlier 290 km.

BrahMos Missile Upgrade:

India recently launched the BrahMos missile in Operation Sindoor to deliver a strong response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, on April 22, 2025.During this operation, the Indian Air Force launched around 15 BrahMos missiles from Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets, targeting key Pakistani airbases like Noor Khan (Rawalpindi), Rafiqui (Shorkot), and Murid (Chakwal). The strikes destroyed runways, control rooms, and air defense systems supporting anti-India operations.

What makes BrahMos highly effective is its speed, accuracy, and ability to bypass modern air defense systems, including those supplied to Pakistan by China, such as the HQ-9 missile systems and YLC-18 radars.

This missile is a joint project between India’s DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. Thanks to India joining the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, it became possible to enhance BrahMos’ range and power.

To boost production, India has also built a new facility—the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Built within three and a half years with ₹300 crore investment, this facility will play a key role in assembling and testing both current and future models of the missile. A smaller, lighter version called BrahMos NG is also being developed for use in aircraft like MiG-29, Tejas, and Mirage 2000, with tests expected in 2026.

This strategic upgrade sends a strong message to both Pakistan and China. It highlights India’s growing technological edge and readiness to defend its interests swiftly and effectively.

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