Missile to see upgraded range, Pg8

Key Highlights:

• The range of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is set to be upgraded.
• The upgraded missile will have a range of 500 km for land attacks.
• The upgraded missile will have a range of 400 km for ship attacks.
• Operation Sindoor involved the BrahMos missile attacking targets inside Pakistan.

Detailed Insights:

• The BrahMos missile is currently operational across all three defence services, enhancing India's military capabilities.
• The increase in range will provide greater operational flexibility and strategic depth for the Indian armed forces.
• The BrahMos is a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Supersonic Cruise Missile: A missile that flies at speeds greater than the speed of sound and sustains flight using aerodynamic lift.
• Operation Sindoor: A military operation where BrahMos missiles were used to strike targets inside Pakistan.