Why in News?
India and Indonesia made significant progress on a proposed BrahMos supersonic cruise missile deal during the 3rd India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue. BrahMos continues to remain central to India’s defence exports and strategic posture.
Description:
Indonesia seeks the system for maritime security around Natuna Islands.
About BrahMos:
1. Origin & Development
- Named after: Brahmaputra (India) + Moskva (Russia).
- Joint Venture: BrahMos Aerospace (DRDO 50.5%, NPOM 49.5%) established in 1998.
- First Test: 12 June 2001 at Chandipur, Odisha.
- Fully inducted in Army, Navy & Air Force.
- NPOM: (NPO Mashinostroyeniya) DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation
2. Nature of Missile:
- Type: Long-range nuclear-capable supersonic cruise missile.
- Speed: Up to Mach 3 (one of the world’s fastest cruise missiles).
- Range:
- Original: ~290 km
- Upgraded: 500 km (land attack), 400 km (ship attack).
- Warhead: 200–300 kg (conventional).
- Platforms: Land, air, ship, and submarine launch capability.
NOTE:
The range of BrahMos was originally capped at 290 km, in line with the limitations of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). However, since India joined the grouping in June 2016, the range was extended to 450 km, and work to extend it to 800 km is underway.
Variants: Land-Based, Ship-Based, Submarine-Launched, Air-Launched
BrahMos-II (Hypersonic):Hypersonic cruise missile (up to Mach 7).Based partly on Russia’s Tsirkon scramjet technology.Intended for Indian Navy to counter Indo-Pacific threats. BrahMos-NG:Speed: Mach 3.5Range: 290 kmLightweight; smaller RCS; multi-platform (including submarine torpedo tubes).Designed for high manoeuvrability & stealth. Next-Generation Systems:
Major export potential:
- First country: Philippines (2022 deal, $375 million).
- Talks with 12+ countries including Indonesia, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia.
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