The BrahMos missile programme is advancing towards hypersonic technology.
Hypersonic missiles:
- Travel at speeds above Mach 5
- Are very difficult to intercept
This upgrade will improve:
- India’s deterrence capability
- Precision strike power
BrahMos Missile Enters Hypersonic Phase:
- BrahMos missile is moving from supersonic speed to hypersonic capability.
- Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds of Mach 5 or higher (five times the speed of sound).
- This development is being led by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia.
Hypersonic BrahMos will be:
- Faster
- More precise
- Harder to detect and intercept by enemy air defence systems
- The missile will significantly enhance India’s deterrence and strike capability.
- Hypersonic technology allows the missile to:
- Cover long distances in a very short time
- Perform high-speed manoeuvres during flight
- The upgraded BrahMos will be capable of being launched from:
- Land platforms
- Naval ships and submarines
- Fighter aircraft
- This advancement strengthens India’s offensive and defensive military posture, especially in maritime and border security.
- Hypersonic BrahMos will play a critical role in future warfare, where speed and precision are decisive factors.
- The project reflects India’s growing expertise in advanced missile and aerospace technology.
- Development of hypersonic BrahMos reduces India’s dependence on foreign advanced weapon systems.
- The missile is expected to give India a strategic edge in the Indo-Pacific region.
