1. BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile featuring Indian propulsion system, airframe, power supply, and other major indigenous components has been successfully test-fired.
2. It is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
3. It is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
ЁЯФ╣ Features:
1. It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) air to surface missile with a flight range of around 300 km.
2. It is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, with a weight of 2.5 tonnes.
3. It is a multiplatform i.e it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the weather conditions.
4. It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle i.e it does not require further guidance after launch.
5. It is one of the fastest cruise missile.
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