Last mentioned: Jun 28, 2026
Envoy Announces Hypersonic Variant Development
Russian envoy Denis Alipov, marking the 25th anniversary of the first test launch, reveals that smaller hypersonic versions of BrahMos are under development to enhance multi-domain strike capabilities.
Operation Sindoor
During a brief military clash with Pakistan, India fires 15-20 BrahMos missiles, damaging several major Pakistani air bases and demonstrating combat effectiveness.
First Test Launch of BrahMos
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is successfully test-launched, marking the beginning of its operational trajectory.
BrahMos Joint Venture Established
India and Russia form BrahMos Aerospace, moving from a buyer-seller relationship to technology sharing and co-development.
India and Russia are developing smaller hypersonic variants of the BrahMos cruise missile, proven in combat last year with 15-20 strikes. This deepens a 25-year co-development model and could reshape South Asian deterrence and future missile defense architectures.
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