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NEW DELHI: India on Friday sealed five major defence acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125 crore, including the procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, radars, weapon systems and aero-engines for MiG-29 jets, as part of efforts to boost the combat capabilities of the armed forces. "These missiles would be utilized to meet combat outfit and training requirements of the Indian Navy," …

The air-launched BrahMos missile was tested from a Su-30MKI fighter jet, which is equipped to launch the BrahMos cruise missiles, which have a large range and can hit enemy targets The Indian Air Force has successfully test fired the air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Bay of Bengal, marking a significant victory for indigenous combat systems. The air-launched BrahMos …

Calling BrahMos missile 'Brahmastra' of the country, CDS General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said, "Aatmanirbharta does not mean that we are going to produce everything in India. Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said the combination of BrahMos on the Sukhoi Su-30 has given tremendous capability that has enhanced firepower. "As one of our most lethal air-combat …

The Defence Research and Development Organisation under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, was set up in 1958 and charged with research and development for Indian military systems. With a network of 52 laboratories that are engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, land combat engineering, life sciences, materials, missiles, and naval …

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The five-day Aero India 2023, which will be inaugurated on Monday, is all set to exhibit military prowess in Bengaluru where a number of Made-in-India defence products would be showcased. The Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter Prachand in Indian Army colours outside the India Pavilion at Aero India. Here are the main attractions at Aero India 2023: > Models of India's …

The Defence Ministry on Thursday signed a ₹1,700-crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for 35 combat and three practice BrahMos supersonic surface-to-surface cruise missiles for two P-15B class of stealth guided missile destroyers of the Indian Navy. “Induction of these dual-role capable missiles will significantly enhance the operational capability of the Navy fleet assets,” the Defence Ministry said in …

The Indian Navy on Saturday successfully test-fired the advanced version of the BrahMos missile, demonstrating the combat readiness of its frontline platforms. A Navy spokesperson said the missile hit the target with pin-point accuracy in another shot in the arm for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector. "The long-range precision strike capability of advanced version of the BrahMos missile was …

In a display of its growing combat prowess, the Indian Air Force on Friday successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal, official sources said. In May last year, the Indian Air Force for the first time had successfully test fired the aerial version of the …

In a display of its growing combat prowess, the Indian Air Force on Friday successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal, official sources said. The IAF is also integrating the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on over 40 Sukhoi fighter jets which is aimed at bolstering …