Published: February 13, 2025 4:00 am
Author: RT
Supersonic missiles developed by Moscow and New Delhi are attracting global interest, the joint venture’s CEO has told RT
BrahMos Aerospace, a joint Indo-Russian venture, is ready to export its upgraded BrahMos NG supersonic cruise missile to select countries, the company’s CEO and managing director, Jaiteerth R. Joshi, told RT on the sidelines of Aero India 2025.
Joshi stated that there is significant global interest in the missiles, particularly as the joint company is working on enhancing their capabilities, including improvements in size and range, while also incorporating new technology.
The Philippines was the first foreign country to receive the BrahMos missile system, with an initial batch delivered in April as part of a $375 million deal signed in 2022. Additionally, negotiations with Indonesia for a $450 million deal on missile supplies are at an advanced stage, Joshi confirmed to RT.
Earlier this year, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto led a high-level delegation to India, which included Indonesian Navy Chief Admiral Muhammad Ali. The group visited the headquarters of BrahMos Aerospace. Other countries engaged in discussions with BrahMos Aerospace for potential sales include Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, according to officials.
The BrahMos missile, a joint venture between Moscow and New Delhi launched in 2005, has become a key component of the Indian military’s arsenal. Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, the missile is engineered for high-precision, long-range strikes against ground targets, with versatility to engage threats across land, sea, and underwater platforms. Initially designed with a range of 290km (180 miles), continuous upgrades have extended its reach, enhancing its strategic capabilities. In 2023, the Indian Air Force successfully tested an extended-range BrahMos cruise missile with a 450-km range, fitted on a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet.
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Joshi also stated that efforts are underway to increase the payload capacity of the Russian-origin Su-30MKI. “Adaptation and adjustments” are being made to enable the aircraft to carry three missiles instead of the standard single missile mounted on the belly, Joshi explained. This integration enhances the Indian Air Force’s ability to launch strikes from extended stand-off ranges against targets on land and at sea, further strengthening its strategic capabilities against adversaries.
