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NEW DELHI: The upgradation and modernisation of the BrahMos cruise missile system is a continuous and ongoing process, with India and Russia now firmly focused on the transition towards hypersonic technologies, a top official of the Russian joint venture partner has said.Alexander Leonov, CEO and Chief Designer of NPO Mashinostroyeniya, said the two countries are…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force on Republic Day released official footage of frontline fighter jets armed with advanced missiles, seeking to counter claims by Pakistani and Western critics who had questioned India’s use of high-end weaponry during the 2019 Balakot air strikes and Operation Sindoor last year.The video, posted on X, showed Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI…
NEW DELHI: After India’s major counterterror action under Operation Sindoor in 2025, this year’s Republic Day parade put the spotlight firmly on the country’s military strength. Along Kartavya Path — formerly Rajpath — weapons platforms and defence systems rolled past in a grand display of the armed forces’ combat readiness and technological prowess.The spectacle extended…
NEW DELHI: India has moved closer to inking deals to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, which collectively will be worth over Rs 4,000 crore ($450 million).Russia, the joint developer of BrahMos missiles that fly at almost three times the speed of sound (Mach 2.8), has assured India that it has no…
Lucknow has witnessed many histories. Whispers of nawabs and poets, of rebellion and resilience, have seeped into its very essence. The Ganges, not far away, flowing steadily southward, is bearing witness to the birth of something unstoppable—a supersonic force that is redefining the skies, seas, and soils of a nation on the cusp of global…
NEW DELHI: India and Russia are expected to discuss the joint development of advanced variants of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi beginning Thursday. BrahMos emerged as a pivotal weapon for the Indian armed forces during the recent four-day Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Building on this success,…
NAGPUR: Nishant Agarwal, a scientist at BrahMos Aerospace Limited, who was arrested in 2018 for allegedly passing sensitive defense secrets to Pakistan intelligence operatives, has been absolved of the major charges under the Information Technology Act and the Official Secrets Act.The lower court had earlier sentenced Agarwal to 14 years in prison for allegedly using…
NEW DELHI: India is reportedly close to finalising defence agreements worth around $450 million to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the weapon system used to strike Pakistani air bases during the four-day conflict in May — strikes that prompted Islamabad to seek a ceasefire. “The deals are expected to be signed in the near future…
NEW DELHI: In what will be a major boost for its precision strike capabilities, India plans to begin inducting the new 800-km extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in a little over two years, while over 200km Astra air-to-air missiles are also slated for production in 2026-27.Tests are underway for the 800-km BrahMos, with a…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned Pakistan that every inch of its territory is now within the range of India’s BrahMos missiles, calling Operation Sindoor “just a trailer” of India’s capabilities. The operation showed that victory has become a habit for India, he added.Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath,…
