New Delhi: The BrahMos missile Operation Sindoor success has become a major talking point in India’s defence sector after BrahMos Aerospace chief Dr. Jaiteerth R. Joshi reportedly confirmed that the missile system achieved a flawless “10 out of 10” strike performance during the operation.
According to reports, every assigned target was successfully hit, highlighting the missile’s speed, precision, and stealth capabilities.
Operation Sindoor: BrahMos Missile Delivered “Perfect 10/10” Performance
Dr. Jaiteerth R. Joshi, CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, said the BrahMos missile system worked exactly as planned during Operation Sindoor. Reports claimed the missile achieved a 100% strike success rate against assigned targets.
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Key highlights from the reported operation:
- All designated targets were successfully neutralized.
- The missile reportedly struck high-value military targets with precision.
- Its supersonic speed reduced enemy reaction time.
- Low radar visibility increased survivability during missions.
Why BrahMos Missile Is Considered Deadly
The BrahMos Missile is widely known for combining high speed with precision attack capability.
What are the Features of BrahMos Missile
- Travels at nearly Mach 3 speed.
- Can be launched from land, sea, and air platforms.
- Uses terrain-hugging flight paths to avoid radar detection.
- Capable of long-range precision strikes.
The missile is currently used by:
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
Reports also noted that the air-launched BrahMos variant has been integrated with the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet for long-range strike missions.
BrahMos Range Increased After MTCR Entry
According to reports, India expanded the operational range of BrahMos after joining the Missile Technology Control Regime.
Earlier versions had a range of around 290 km, but newer versions can reportedly strike targets between 450 km and 500 km away.
Some reports also suggested that future variants could target ranges up to 800 km by 2028.
BrahMos-NG Development Under Progress
India is also developing the next-generation version called BrahMos-NG.
Expected improvements include:
- Smaller and lighter design
- Better compatibility with fighter aircraft
- Faster deployment capability
- Enhanced precision strike systems
Growing International Interest in BrahMos after Operation Sindoor
The successful performance of BrahMos during Operation Sindoor may further strengthen India’s missile export ambitions.
The Philippines became the first foreign buyer of the missile system, while countries like Vietnam and Indonesia have also shown interest in the platform.
Strategic Importance for India
Defence experts believe the reported success of BrahMos during Operation Sindoor reinforces India’s focus on precision stand-off strike capability.
The missile system is considered one of the key pillars of India’s modern military doctrine because it provides:
- Fast strike capability
- Long-range precision attacks
- Multi-platform launch options
- Strong deterrence value against adversaries
