BrahMos Cruise Missile

[enlightened1]

BrahMos Ready for Launch from Submarines​

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The Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos cruise missile is ready for launch from underwater platform to enable it to be used in a submarine, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

Defence Minister A K Antony, in a written reply, told the House that the missile, which can hit targets 290 km away, had recently proved its capability to be launched vertically from a naval warship and manoeuvred to hit the target ship, thereby meeting the Navy's requirements.

BrahMos, the world's only supersonic cruise missile that touches speeds of 2.8 Mach, was developed initially as an anti-ship version for launch from ship-to-ship for the Indian Navy and inducted into service, he said

Later, land-to-land version was developed for the Army and Air Force, he said, noting that this version was already inducted into the Army and is under production for both the Army and Air Force.

Antony said test was also carried out from ship-to-land target recently.

The air version of the missile was under development for IAF's Su-30MKI fighter jet, which would be ready in 2012.

"Some parts of the missile components and the airborne launcher are currently being produced in Thiruvananthapuram complex of BrahMos Aerospace. It is planned to set up the integration complex in the adjacent land belonging to IAF, so that the manufacturing of the missile can be from the Thiruvananthapuram complex," he added.

The DRDO has recently provided Rs 50 crore as the first instalment for the facility realisation.

 

[nandu]

BRAHMOS shines at Malaysian defence show

KUALA LUMPUR: BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile has attracted many high-level delegations from several participating countries here at the Defence Services Asia 2010.

The BRAHMOS Weapon System, for its superior warfare capabilities, has drawn several dignitaries and defence personnel from Malaysia, Vietnam, South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Oman, Brunei and other African & Middle East countries.

The Defence Minister of Malaysia Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi was briefed by Dr. A S Pillai, CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace on the various capabilities of the weapon system and its installation on ship, Road Mobile platforms, submarine and aircraft.

Malaysian Navy Chief Admiral Abdul Aziz Zafar has also shown interest in the Installation details and configuration of the missile in various platforms.

As Malaysia is planning to equip its Meko A100 Kedah class ships with latest weapon systems, BRAHMOS missile is attracting attention from the Malaysian armed forces.

The country has also recently signed contract to procure the Su-30MKM fighter aircraft.

The BRAHMOS missile's air version for Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI is under development and would be ready in 2012.

http://www.brahmand.com/news/BRAHMOS-shines-at-Malaysian-defence-show/3688/1/12.html

 

[plugwater]

Is India working on Extented Range BrahMos EX ?

Rumored or unconfirmed sources have provided details India may be working on the extended range Brahmos ,also known in the circles as BrahMos EX .

India first tested BrahMos way back in 2001, earlier it was known as PJ-10 and from the start of the joint venture it has been documented that India wanted to work on a Medium range supersonic cruise missile with range of 500 to 600 km ,which can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.

But due to MTCR restrictions Russia was forced to work on a limited range 290km missiles , but many in " circles " believed that range could be extended once the perfect " Technological know off " is acquired of the missiles .

India on its own was able to field Brahmos Block-II with little Russian assistance and also is working on Hypersonic version of it which will enable to travel at twice the current speed .

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[enlightened1]

Shiv Aroor once reported that BrahMos Corp was trying to "shake off" the Russians. So it's true after all.
EXCLUSIVE: BrahMos Wants To Shake Russia Off

 

[LETHALFORCE]

Shiv Aroor once reported that BrahMos Corp was trying to "shake off" the Russians. So it's true after all.
EXCLUSIVE: BrahMos Wants To Shake Russia Off

I hope this is true E1 and the range on the Brahmos indigenously made is suppose to be 1000km??

 

[enlightened1]

1000 Km imo is a bit too far fetched for a supersonic/hypersonic CM..could be around 500-600 Km though.. something in the mould of the P-700 Granit? For longer range India will ultimately have different variants of the Nirbhay.

 

[LETHALFORCE]

1000 Km imo is a bit too far fetched for a supersonic/hypersonic CM..could be around 500-600 Km though.. something in the mould of the P-700 Granit? For longer range India will ultimately have different variants of the Nirbhay.

yes and we have Shauriya which can be used from land and from subs.

 

[sayareakd]

i strongly think that 150 km range brahmos on SU30MKI would be great for taking out land base target deep inside enemy territory with the help of SU 30 MKI range.

Plus if the same can be modified to be carried by any other aircraft then SU 30.

 

[enlightened1]

^^ 150km only?? where did you get that?

 

[gb009]

500-600 range indigenous Brahmos would be great since china already has anti ship missiles with range in the region of 500km and our current brahmos though superior in speed falls short in range.

 

[Pintu]

This is the most wanted at this time and also Brahmos with a Range of 500-600 km is needed.

Regards

 

[nandu]

BRAHMOS missiles to be fitted in 40 Su-30MKIs: Pillai

KUALA LUMPUR: The Indian Air Force is planning to arm its 40 Su-30MKIs fighter aircraft with BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missiles, said Dr AS Pillai, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace as reported by RIA Novosti.

The air-launched version of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile.

"The inclusion of BRAHMOS cruise missile will make the aircraft unique in firepower," said Dr Pillai at the Defence Services Asia-2010 exhibition here, in an interview with the Russian news agency.

He also added that the first trials of the air-launched version were set for 2011 and the first test-flight with the missile on-board are scheduled for 2012.

The supersonic cruise missile has a range of 290-km and flies at a speed of 2.8 Mach.

The BRAHMOS missile is a successful Joint Venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation and Russia's NPO Mashinostroeyenia who have together to form the BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.

http://www.brahmand.com/news/BRAHMOS-missiles-to-be-fitted-in-40-Su-30MKIs-Pillai/3701/1/10.html

 

[nandu]

Cross Posting

IAF to induct one squadron of land attack BRAHMOS

The Indian Air Force will acquire and induct one squadron of the land attack version of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missiles in mobile complex for its land-based air defence wing.

A deal in this regard has been signed following the Government of India's approval in March this year to induct the weapon system in the IAF, Defence Minister A K Antony told the Parliament on Monday.

The Government had finalised a Rs. 11,600 crore agreement in March 2010, paving the way for the induction of BRAHMOS in the IAF.

"The Government has also approved development of Air launched version of the BrahMos missile to be fitted with Sukhoi SU-30 MK-1 to be ready in 2012," the Defence Minister said.

The Air launched version of the missile has been modified with a reduced weight of 2.5 tonnes, Antony said.

The multi-platform BRAHMOS missile has already been developed for the Indian Army and Navy. Its submarine-launched version is getting ready for test soon.

The cruise missile has a flight range of up to 290-km with supersonic speed all through the flight, leading to shorter flight time, consequently ensuring lower dispersion of targets, quicker engagement time and non-interception by any known weapon system in the world.

http://www.brahmand.com/news/IAF-to-induct-one-squadron-of-land-attack-BRAHMOS/3748/1/12.html

 

[gb009]

Cross Posting

IAF to induct one squadron of land attack BRAHMOS

The Indian Air Force will acquire and induct one squadron of the land attack version of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missiles in mobile complex for its land-based air defence wing.

A deal in this regard has been signed following the Government of India's approval in March this year to induct the weapon system in the IAF, Defence Minister A K Antony told the Parliament on Monday.

The Government had finalised a Rs. 11,600 crore agreement in March 2010, paving the way for the induction of BRAHMOS in the IAF.

"The Government has also approved development of Air launched version of the BrahMos missile to be fitted with Sukhoi SU-30 MK-1 to be ready in 2012," the Defence Minister said.

The Air launched version of the missile has been modified with a reduced weight of 2.5 tonnes, Antony said.

The multi-platform BRAHMOS missile has already been developed for the Indian Army and Navy. Its submarine-launched version is getting ready for test soon.

The cruise missile has a flight range of up to 290-km with supersonic speed all through the flight, leading to shorter flight time, consequently ensuring lower dispersion of targets, quicker engagement time and non-interception by any known weapon system in the world.

http://www.brahmand.com/news/IAF-to-induct-one-squadron-of-land-attack-BRAHMOS/3748/1/12.html

Why does it say that brahmos is for "land-based air defence wing"? Does the air defence wing in IAF also handle land attack missiles? Or is that a typo/jurno error?

 

[lodaxstax]

Noobie question

why is it that only Indians are making so much noise about Brahmos? I meant induction in army and Navy, BlockII, maneuverability at supersonic speeds, the only of its kind in the world and likes. Why is there no interest from the rooskies? is it only good enough for us and not them?

 

[SATISH]

Well if you have Missiles with greater range and cheaper than Bhramos why deploy Bhramos?

 

[lodaxstax]

so Russians have supersonic highly maneuverable cruise missile with longer range than Bhrahmos?? then why does Pillai keep on lamenting India is the only country to....

 

[gogbot]

so Russians have supersonic highly maneuverable cruise missile with longer range than Bhrahmos?? then why does Pillai keep on lamenting India is the only country to....

They have sub-sonic .

By it's very nature supersonic missiles are more expensive and have a shorter range , on account of more fuel being needed for the missile.
Because of the speeds these missiles travel at they need very fast and even more sophisticated computers and mechanics, making them expensive.

Even if the range is beyond the supposed "290KM" , it wont be more than at most 500km .

India is the only country to deploy the worlds fastest cruise missile. It can hit a target under 5 min.

It is a genuine achievement to have such missile , and it gives us a significant tactical edge in preliminary strike missions.
As long as we can bear the cost of the missile , as well as choose other alternatives , when we need ranges.


For those we have the Shourya (Supersonic qusai ballistic cruise missile with a 1000km+ range ) and Nirbay( a sub -sonic stealthy cruise missile with a 1000km+ range) .

As for Brhamos it is the most capable system we have now, and the air launched version is a very good fit for our forces.

The air launched version is Brahmos without its limiting range , making it a perfect fit.

Frankly we should be asking why other air forces don't deploy such systems , not asking why we are deploying and they are not/

 

[drkrn]

is there any technology till date to counter a hypersonic cruise missile??
are any one after it?

 

[Daredevil]

is there any technology till date to counter a hypersonic cruise missile??
are any one after it?

Hypersonic missile itself is a very new one and therefore the technology to counter hypersonic missiles is not existent. Though there were some vague reports that cruise missiles can be shot down from an fighter air craft, though nothing is clear on this front. I think it will take some time to develop technology to counter hypersonic missiles.