Successful BrahMos Test Underscores India's Long-Range Strike Capability

The Indian Army flexed its conventional deterrence muscles with a successful BrahMos missile test conducted over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Rising Sun missile specialists oversaw the launch, demonstrating the supersonic missile's precision and India's advanced technological prowess.

The Indian Army's Eastern Command hailed the exercise as a display of both the BrahMos missile's "unparalleled might" and the "formidable force" embodied by the Rising Sun BrahMos warriors. This successful launch further solidifies India's unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty and bolstering stability within the Indo-Pacific region.

This missile test arrives during a period of escalating regional tensions. India's emphasis on maintaining a robust national defence posture is underscored by this test, sending a clear message regarding its deterrent capabilities.

The BrahMos missile, a collaborative effort between India and Russia, is an integral weapon system within India's defensive strategy.

Background on the BrahMos Missile​

• The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
• Its name is a blend of the names of two rivers: India's Brahmaputra and Russia's Moskva.
• Due to its high speeds, the BrahMos is a challenging missile system to intercept.

Key Takeaways​

• The successful test highlights India's continued advancement in missile technology.
• It serves as a potent reminder of India's commitment to bolstering its defenses amidst geopolitical complexities.
• The BrahMos missile is a cornerstone of India's military deterrence strategy.

 

[NSR]

Longer the range of Brahmos, better it would be for India.
Safety of warships, Submarines, fighters, etc and the armaments in those assets.

 

[Rational Guy]

Useless if we don't have more advanced imaging SAR satellites sensors and long range radars which can track and guide Brahmos to its target over large distance. Considering our current radar capability I think Brahmos can hit targets around 400-500 km away only.

 

[Tls Mani]

If weapons are for writing articles why did we lose so nany soldiers in chinese attack 2 yrs back? Are they for keeping in show cases
Like cakes in a case shop. There must be a will to fight the jihadis & kill them so also the criminal communists.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Useless if we don't have more advanced imaging SAR satellites sensors and long range radars which can track and guide Brahmos to its target over large distance. Considering our current radar capability I think Brahmos can hit targets around 400-500 km away only.

Well, there are sensors on the brahmos itself.
If we know the general area where the enemy ship will be, we can fire brahmos and it can acquire target in its terminal phase.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

There was a reccent NOTAM at andaman. I had called it that it was for brahmos test. Since it could not have been for a developmental trial since their is a lack of sensors and telemetry data collector around andaman.

 

[GMR]

What is this "Rising Sun" funda??

 

[Sandeep]

While the Brahmos missile is very good and lethal we need to develop and install even longer range missiles than what we currently have. It might be ideal in the short term to allow the missile to travel the full 800km that it's capable of flying until we develop an indigenous alternative that we are easily capable of producing which will lower the cost.

 

[nakul1307]

If weapons are for writing articles why did we lose so nany soldiers in chinese attack 2 yrs back? Are they for keeping in show cases
Like cakes in a case shop. There must be a will to fight the jihadis & kill them so also the criminal communists.

Only if Life was so simple.

 

[Borodine]

While the Brahmos missile is very good and lethal we need to develop and install even longer range missiles than what we currently have. It might be ideal in the short term to allow the missile to travel the full 800km that it's capable of flying until we develop an indigenous alternative that we are easily capable of producing which will lower the cost.

That is where the LR-LACM based on the Nirbhay missile comes in. Hopefully it gets tested this year. The Brahmos is an excellent missile but we must not grow over-reliant on it.

 

[Sunnyj]

Brahmos is good but world has moved to hypersonic.

 

[Aroop Gohain Baruah]

What is this "Rising Sun" funda??

The test was conducted by Eastern Command, IA. The badge of EC is a symbol of Rising Sun.

 

[Rational Guy]

Well, there are sensors on the brahmos itself.
If we know the general area where the enemy ship will be, we can fire brahmos and it can acquire target in its terminal phase.

Is it immune against EW/jamming?

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Is it immune against EW/jamming?

modern missiles do have some ECM (electronic countermeasures) capability. And brahmos has been continuously upgraded, since it is the primary, land attack and anti ship standoff weapon of army, IAF and navy, so I believe it should have ECM capability.

 

[Parthasarathi DasGupta]

Longer the range of Brahmos, better it would be for India.
Safety of warships, Submarines, fighters, etc and the armaments in those assets.

Longer range also means lesser explosive!

 

[Parthasarathi DasGupta]

Useless if we don't have more advanced imaging SAR satellites sensors and long range radars which can track and guide Brahmos to its target over large distance. Considering our current radar capability I think Brahmos can hit targets around 400-500 km away only.

I think Brahmos has internal seeker.

 

[Parthasarathi DasGupta]

Is it immune against EW/jamming?

I don't think so ! However, due to its speed very less time is available for jamming.