<p>An Indian court on Monday (Jun 3) sentenced a former engineer of BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to 14 years in prison for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Additional sessions judge MV Deshpande of Nagpur court said Nishant Agarwal was convicted under section 235 of the Criminal Procedure Code for an offence punishable under section 66 (f) of the IT Act and various sections of the Official Secrets Act (OSA).&nbsp;<br />
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Agarwal has also been fined INR 3,000.</p>

<p>"The court sentenced Agarwal to life imprisonment and RI for 14 years under the Official Secrets Act and fined him INR 3,000," said Special Public Prosecutor Jyoti Vajani.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brahmos-provides-credible-deterrence-recognition-of-indias-defence-industry-philippine-ambassador-ignacio-719462">BrahMos provides credible deterrence, recognition of India’s defence industry: Philippine Ambassador Ignacio</a></strong></p>

<p>Agarwal used to work at BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd's missile centre in Nagpur for the company's technical research section. He was detained in 2018 by the military intelligence and Anti-terrorism squads (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Later, he was booked under the OSA and several provisions of the Indian Penal Code.</p>

<p>By the time he was arrested, he had already spent four years at the company and was leaking sensitive information to Pakistan-based operatives of the ISI.</p>

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<p>It was the first spy scandal involving BrahMos Aerospace. As per reports, Nishant was in touch with the Pakistani operatives through two Facebook accounts under the names Neha Sharma and Pooja Ranjan. These accounts were operated from Islamabad and handled by the ISI.</p>

<p>Agarwal's involvement in such a spy scandal took his colleagues by surprise as he was a seasoned, skilled researcher, having won the Young Scientists award from the Defence Research and Development Organisation.</p>

<p>BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and the military Industrial Consortium (NPO Mashinostroyenia) of Russia.</p>

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An Indian court on Monday (Jun 3) sentenced a former engineer of BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to 14 years in prison for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

An Indian court on Monday (Jun 3) sentenced a former engineer of BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to 14 years in prison for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Additional sessions judge MV Deshpande of Nagpur court said Nishant Agarwal was convicted under section 235 of the Criminal Procedure Code for an offence punishable under section 66 (f) of the IT Act and various sections of the Official Secrets Act (OSA). Agarwal has also been fined INR 3,000. "The court sentenced Agarwal to life imprisonment and RI for 14 years under the Official Secrets Act and fined him INR 3,000," said Special Public Prosecutor Jyoti Vajani. Also read: BrahMos provides credible deterrence, recognition of India’s defence industry: Philippine Ambassador Ignacio Agarwal used to work at BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd's missile centre in Nagpur for the company's technical research section. He was detained in 2018 by the military intelligence and Anti-terrorism squads (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Later, he was booked under the OSA and several provisions of the Indian Penal Code. By the time he was arrested, he had already spent four years at the company and was leaking sensitive information to Pakistan-based operatives of the ISI. Also read: India to deliver BrahMos missile system to Philippines tomorrow It was the first spy scandal involving BrahMos Aerospace. As per reports, Nishant was in touch with the Pakistani operatives through two Facebook accounts under the names Neha Sharma and Pooja Ranjan. These accounts were operated from Islamabad and handled by the ISI. Agarwal's involvement in such a spy scandal took his colleagues by surprise as he was a seasoned, skilled researcher, having won the Young Scientists award from the Defence Research and Development Organisation. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and the military Industrial Consortium (NPO Mashinostroyenia) of Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian court sentences BrahMos engineer to 14 years in jail on charges of spying for Pakistan

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defense modernization, providing "credible deterrence". The BrahMos missile, renowned for its speed and precision, was jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. The $375 million deal, signed in 2022, marked a crucial step forward for the Philippines undertaking its defense modernization.

Philippines Amb Josel Francisco on India-Philippines ties: BrahMos missile crucial for Philippines

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defence modernisation, providing "credible deterrence".

BrahMos provides credible deterrence, recognition of India’s defence industry: Philippine Ambassador Ignacio

India delivered the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on Friday, as part of the $375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022. Watch in for more details!

India delivers first batch of Brahmos cruise missile system to Philippines

In a first, India has exported defence products worth over Rupees 21,000 crore. India has successfully delivered BrahMos missile to the Philippines, India has also delivered two Dornier 228 jets to Guyana. Is this the start of India's defence boom?

India to deliver BrahMos missile to Philippines, India's first major defence export deal

<p>The first contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines will reach the southeast Asian nation on Friday (Apr 19). The journey of this BrahMos missile, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, begins from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.</p>

<p>Accompanied by three civilian freight liners carrying additional parts and support systems, the missile is poised to enhance the defence capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment.</p>

<p>Signed in January 2022, the $375 million deal between BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd and the Philippine Marine Corps paved the way for this significant export milestone.</p>

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<p>The BrahMos missile is developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.</p>

<p>Today, with up to 85 percent of its components being manufactured in India, the missile exemplifies the nation's commitment to self-reliance and indigenous defense production.</p>

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<p>The successful export of the BrahMos missile underscores India's growing prominence as a defence exporter on the global stage. With defence exports reaching Rs 21,083 crore (approximately US$ 2.63 billion) in FY 2023-24, marking a remarkable 32.5 percent growth from the previous year, India has emerged as a key player in the international defence market.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-militarising-space-712630">China 'militarising' space?</a></strong></p>

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<p>This key achievement not only highlights India's technological capabilities but also underscores its strategic partnerships and diplomatic outreach. The development underscores the strengthening ties between the two countries and also signifies India's growing role as a major defence exporter in the region.</p>

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The first contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines will reach the southeast Asian nation on Friday (Apr 19). The journey of this BrahMos missile, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, begins from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.

The first contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines will reach the southeast Asian nation on Friday (Apr 19). The journey of this BrahMos missile, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, begins from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. Accompanied by three civilian freight liners carrying additional parts and support systems, the missile is poised to enhance the defence capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment. Signed in January 2022, the $375 million deal between BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd and the Philippine Marine Corps paved the way for this significant export milestone. Also Read | EXCLUSIVE: Indians onboard MSC Aries free to go, says Iran Ambassador Iraj Elahi The BrahMos missile is developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. Today, with up to 85 percent of its components being manufactured in India, the missile exemplifies the nation's commitment to self-reliance and indigenous defense production. Also Read | Bird flu outbreak reported in ducks in India's Kerala, authorities say not to panic The successful export of the BrahMos missile underscores India's growing prominence as a defence exporter on the global stage. With defence exports reaching Rs 21,083 crore (approximately US$ 2.63 billion) in FY 2023-24, marking a remarkable 32.5 percent growth from the previous year, India has emerged as a key player in the international defence market. Watch | China 'militarising' space? × This key achievement not only highlights India's technological capabilities but also underscores its strategic partnerships and diplomatic outreach. The development underscores the strengthening ties between the two countries and also signifies India's growing role as a major defence exporter in the region.

India to deliver BrahMos missile system to Philippines tomorrow

<p>The Indian Army, in an impressing demonstration of its military prowess, fired a&nbsp;BrahMos missile&nbsp;above the Andaman And Nicobar Islands, an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.</p>

<p>Army's Eastern Command shared the images and video of the BrahMos missile piercing through the skies on its social media handle X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army said that the "precision and strength" of the supersonic cruise missile&nbsp;exhibited during this exercise underscored the Indian Army's commitment to "conventional deterrence".</p>

<p>It added that the "Rising Sun BrahMos warriors showcased their capability as a formidable force for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region."</p>

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<p>The BrahMos missile, one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world capable of speeds around Mach 3,&nbsp;soared to great height over the islands.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The calculated strike, as per the Indian Army, hit its mark precisely.</p>

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<p>The army said that "this event serves as a poignant reminder of India's steadfast dedication to defending its sovereignty and fostering regional stability."</p>

<h2><strong>What is&nbsp;BrahMos?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>BrahMos is a versatile missile system and is capable of being launched from various platforms including ships, submarines, aircraft, and land-based mobile launchers.</p>

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<p>The missile is well known for its precision strike capability. It makes the missile highly effective against both land and sea targets.&nbsp;BrahMos is a benchmark for advancement in missile technology and it also boosts the strategic capabilities of the nations employing it.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian Army, in an impressing demonstration of its military prowess, fired a BrahMos missile above the Andaman And Nicobar Islands, an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.

The Indian Army, in an impressing demonstration of its military prowess, fired a BrahMos missile above the Andaman And Nicobar Islands, an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. Army's Eastern Command shared the images and video of the BrahMos missile piercing through the skies on its social media handle X, formerly known as Twitter. The army said that the "precision and strength" of the supersonic cruise missile exhibited during this exercise underscored the Indian Army's commitment to "conventional deterrence". It added that the "Rising Sun BrahMos warriors showcased their capability as a formidable force for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region." Also Read | Indian Navy expands deployment to deter piracy involving Iranian vessel in Arabian Sea The BrahMos missile, one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world capable of speeds around Mach 3, soared to great height over the islands. #IndianArmy #EasternCommand#OnPathToTransformation#YearOfTechAbsorption#NewIndia#AtamnirbharBharat In a breathtaking display of precision and strength of Indian Army's conventional Deterrence, the #RisingSun missile specialists displayed their long range targeting… pic.twitter.com/Ft126Qutc7 — EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) March 29, 2024 × The calculated strike, as per the Indian Army, hit its mark precisely. Also Read | India gives a miss to Pakistan National Day celebration in Delhi The army said that "this event serves as a poignant reminder of India's steadfast dedication to defending its sovereignty and fostering regional stability." What is BrahMos? BrahMos is a versatile missile system and is capable of being launched from various platforms including ships, submarines, aircraft, and land-based mobile launchers. Watch | Pakistan-India trade ties to be restored? × The missile is well known for its precision strike capability. It makes the missile highly effective against both land and sea targets. BrahMos is a benchmark for advancement in missile technology and it also boosts the strategic capabilities of the nations employing it. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Indian Army shows military prowess with BrahMos missile fired above Andaman and Nicobar Islands

In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (Mar 1) signed five contracts worth INR 39,000 crore ($4.7 billion), which also included procurement of close-in weapon systems, high-power radars, and aero-engines for MiG-29 fighter planes.

Indian defence ministry signs $4.7bn deals for BrahMos missiles, radars and aero-engines

In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (Mar 1) signed five contracts worth INR 39,000 crore ($3 billion), which also included procurement of close-in weapon systems, high-power radars, and aero-engines for MiG-29 fighter planes. Watch to know more!

India's defence ministry signs contract worth $3 Bn for BrahMos missiles, radars & aero-engines

<p>In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (Mar 1) signed five contracts worth INR 39,000 crore ($4.7 billion), which also included procurement of close-in weapon systems, high-power radars, and aero-engines for MiG-29 fighter planes.</p>

<p>“These deals will further strengthen indigenous capabilities, save foreign exchange and reduce dependency on foreign origin equipment manufacturers,” the defence ministry said in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Details of the five deals</strong></h2>

<p>Out of the five deals, two were signed with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited. One of the two was signed for 200 BrahMos missiles and the other was signed for ship-borne BrahMos systems. The deals were earlier given green light by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>“These missiles would be utilised to meet combat and training requirements of the Indian Navy. This project is likely to generate employment of 9 lakh man-days in the joint venture entity and around 135 lakh man-days in ancillary industries...The ship-borne BrahMos system is the Indian Navy’s primary weapon for maritime strike operations fitted on board various frontline warships. This project is likely to generate employment of around 60,000 man-days over a period of 7-8 years,” the statement by MoD said.</p>

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<p>Two contracts were signed with Larsen &amp; Toubro Limited for close-in weapon systems and high-power radars (HPR) with advanced surveillance features.</p>

<p>While the fifth contract was signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for RD-33 aero engines for MiG-29 aircraft.</p>

<h2><strong>About BrahMos missiles</strong></h2>

<p>BrahMos is the fastest cruise missile in the world with a speed of Mach 2.8, nearly three times the speed of sound. BrahMos variants can be launched from land, air and sea, and all three variants are in service in the Indian armed forces.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: India's BrahMos missile set to become more lethal</strong></p>

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<p>India has placed special emphasis on domestic defence manufacturing in the last five to six years, aimed at meeting the demands of the Indian armed forces as well as boosting the country’s defence exports.</p>

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In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles.

In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (Mar 1) signed five contracts worth INR 39,000 crore ($4.7 billion), which also included procurement of close-in weapon systems, high-power radars, and aero-engines for MiG-29 fighter planes. “These deals will further strengthen indigenous capabilities, save foreign exchange and reduce dependency on foreign origin equipment manufacturers,” the defence ministry said in a statement. Details of the five deals Out of the five deals, two were signed with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited. One of the two was signed for 200 BrahMos missiles and the other was signed for ship-borne BrahMos systems. The deals were earlier given green light by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “These missiles would be utilised to meet combat and training requirements of the Indian Navy. This project is likely to generate employment of 9 lakh man-days in the joint venture entity and around 135 lakh man-days in ancillary industries...The ship-borne BrahMos system is the Indian Navy’s primary weapon for maritime strike operations fitted on board various frontline warships. This project is likely to generate employment of around 60,000 man-days over a period of 7-8 years,” the statement by MoD said. Also read: India considers selling BrahMos missiles to Russia Two contracts were signed with Larsen & Toubro Limited for close-in weapon systems and high-power radars (HPR) with advanced surveillance features. While the fifth contract was signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for RD-33 aero engines for MiG-29 aircraft. About BrahMos missiles BrahMos is the fastest cruise missile in the world with a speed of Mach 2.8, nearly three times the speed of sound. BrahMos variants can be launched from land, air and sea, and all three variants are in service in the Indian armed forces. Watch: Gravitas: India's BrahMos missile set to become more lethal × India has placed special emphasis on domestic defence manufacturing in the last five to six years, aimed at meeting the demands of the Indian armed forces as well as boosting the country’s defence exports. (With inputs from agencies)

India is arming the Philippines with Brahmos—the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile. In the next ten days, its ground systems will reach the Philippines, while the missiles will reach in March. This is the first-ever export order of the all-powerful Brahmos. Should China watch out?

Gravitas | India set to send Brahmos to Philippines: Should China watch out?

India is expected to start exporting BrahMos supersonic cruise missile ground systems in the next ten days. Deliveries of the missiles are anticipated by March of this year, as per DRDO Chairman. Watch this video for all details.

When will Philippines receive BrahMos cruise missiles as India is set to export its ground systems?

In a significant development, Imphal (Yard 12706), which is the Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, scored 'Bulls Eye' in its maiden Brahmos firing at sea.

Indian Navy's indigenous guided missile destroyer scored 'Bulls Eye' in maiden Brahmos firing at sea

Philippines banks on India's Brahmos missile, Manila considering additional missiles.

Key details about Brahmos missile

<p>In a bid to enhance maritime collaboration, India and the Philippines are set to establish a dialogue on maritime affairs, signalling a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship. Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, Shambhu Kumaran, has highlighted the pivotal role of maritime cooperation, acknowledging the shared oceanic dependence of both economies.</p>

<p>"We've agreed to set up a maritime affairs dialogue, which will also have a track two&nbsp;component," Ambassador Kumaran said in an interview to Philippines media, emphasising the comprehensive nature of their engagement. The ambassador pointed that both the countries are now working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime cooperation with the Coast Guards and hope are that Philippine Coast Guard Commander will soon visit India to sign this MOU.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;"We've had Indian coast guard ships that have come here," he noted, pointing to past interactions. Ambassador Kumaran explained the momentum in that area, mentioning that last year, Philippines coast guard officials were sent to India for training programmes, and a broader interface between the coast guards was being pursued. "We also offer some of the equipment that is in the Indian defence establishment, for consideration of the Philippines Coast Guard," he revealed, demonstrating India's commitment to bolstering the maritime capabilities of the country.</p>

<p>Maritime collaboration between the two sides spans naval interactions and mutual exchange of white shipping information, geared towards fortifying maritime domain awareness and fostering information sharing. In this context, Ambassador Kumaran stressed, "Maritime security is of top concern to both our countries." He expanded on the broader implications of their cooperation, addressing critical matters such as climate change, ocean health, and resource management, which resonate as shared challenges.</p>

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<p>Addressing the anticipated delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Ambassador Kumaran reiterated the significance of the agreement. "We did sign that path-breaking agreement," he said, reflecting on the substantial decision that echoes the growing trust between the two countries. "Deliveries can commence in 2023 as scheduled," he affirmed, underlining the commitment to timely execution. The ASEAN country is the first foreign&nbsp;country to which India will export&nbsp;the missile.</p>

<p>On South China Sea Arbitration Award, Ambassador Kumaran shared insights into India's stance. "We did strongly endorse the need for this award to be respected," he asserted, emphasising the importance of adherence to international agreements for regional stability. Without taking any name, he added, "But we also feel that there's a larger issue around the behaviour of states, especially larger states and how their actions should contribute to stability rather than detract from it"</p>

<p>Highlighting the burgeoning partnership between India and the Philippines, Ambassador Kumaran cited the countries' shared democratic values, young populations, and internationalist outlook as driving forces. "New dynamism in the relation is somewhat of a refreshing change," he noted, underlining the current phase of their collaboration.</p>

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In a bid to enhance maritime collaboration, India and the Philippines are set to establish a dialogue on maritime affairs, signalling a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship.

In a bid to enhance maritime collaboration, India and the Philippines are set to establish a dialogue on maritime affairs, signalling a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship. Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, Shambhu Kumaran, has highlighted the pivotal role of maritime cooperation, acknowledging the shared oceanic dependence of both economies. "We've agreed to set up a maritime affairs dialogue, which will also have a track two component," Ambassador Kumaran said in an interview to Philippines media, emphasising the comprehensive nature of their engagement. The ambassador pointed that both the countries are now working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime cooperation with the Coast Guards and hope are that Philippine Coast Guard Commander will soon visit India to sign this MOU. Also read | 12% of sitting MPs of Rajya Sabha billionaires, highest percentage from A.P., Telangana: ADR "We've had Indian coast guard ships that have come here," he noted, pointing to past interactions. Ambassador Kumaran explained the momentum in that area, mentioning that last year, Philippines coast guard officials were sent to India for training programmes, and a broader interface between the coast guards was being pursued. "We also offer some of the equipment that is in the Indian defence establishment, for consideration of the Philippines Coast Guard," he revealed, demonstrating India's commitment to bolstering the maritime capabilities of the country. Maritime collaboration between the two sides spans naval interactions and mutual exchange of white shipping information, geared towards fortifying maritime domain awareness and fostering information sharing. In this context, Ambassador Kumaran stressed, "Maritime security is of top concern to both our countries." He expanded on the broader implications of their cooperation, addressing critical matters such as climate change, ocean health, and resource management, which resonate as shared challenges. Also read | Singapore: Indian-origin former minister Tharman among 3 people qualified to run in presidential election Addressing the anticipated delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Ambassador Kumaran reiterated the significance of the agreement. "We did sign that path-breaking agreement," he said, reflecting on the substantial decision that echoes the growing trust between the two countries. "Deliveries can commence in 2023 as scheduled," he affirmed, underlining the commitment to timely execution. The ASEAN country is the first foreign country to which India will export the missile. On South China Sea Arbitration Award, Ambassador Kumaran shared insights into India's stance. "We did strongly endorse the need for this award to be respected," he asserted, emphasising the importance of adherence to international agreements for regional stability. Without taking any name, he added, "But we also feel that there's a larger issue around the behaviour of states, especially larger states and how their actions should contribute to stability rather than detract from it" Highlighting the burgeoning partnership between India and the Philippines, Ambassador Kumaran cited the countries' shared democratic values, young populations, and internationalist outlook as driving forces. "New dynamism in the relation is somewhat of a refreshing change," he noted, underlining the current phase of their collaboration. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities, Argentina's Defense Minister, Jorge Enrique Taiana, is in talks with India for potential acquisition of Tejas fighter jets. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Minister Taiana revealed that Argentinian pilots have evaluated Tejas but pointed out hurdles over the presence of British parts. He said, "One issue is, for example, that the aircraft doesn't have not one piece of British part because the British don't sell it to Argentina. So, in the case of Tejas, it has 16 parts from the UK. So, the company has to change and replace the parts.". The minister is in India for a 4-day visit and held talks with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday to expand the defence cooperation and Defence Industrial partnership. He also visited BrahMos Aerospace and will also travel to Bengaluru to visit the facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). Asked if his country will be keen to buy BrahMos missiles, he said," I believe that there is a chance of that..". He also spoke on other topics like India's G20 presidency, expansion of BRICS to include his country.

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<p>India is weighing in on the plans of selling BrahMos missiles to Russia, according to a recent report. This move would be a probable switch of positions between the two strategic allies who had jointly created the powerful weapon.</p>

<p>Atul Dinkar Rane, BrahMos Aerospace CEO and managing director, in a Q&amp;A with The Week, said that his organisation was continuously looking at Russia as a probable market for the air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, asserting that Russia currently has no equivalent in service.</p>

<p>"The Russian P800 Onyx missile is the precursor of the BrahMos. The BrahMos is a much better version. The P800 was produced in Russia, it still is. They moved from P800 to another area of work and they are happy. We have been continuously looking at Russia as a market for the BrahMos," he said.</p>

<p>“If they had purchased it [before the Ukraine war], they would have had a lot of things to use in the current situation,” Rane said. “After the ongoing situation in Europe ends, we might get some orders from Russia, especially for the air-launched BrahMos,” he added.</p>

<p>Russia could probably use the BrahMos like its P-800 Onyx projectile, which is the Soviet-era precursor of BrahMos. Although the &nbsp;P-800 Onyx is created as an anti-ship missile, it has been employed against ground marks in Ukraine as well as Syria.</p>

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<h2><strong>Russia reimporting parts for tanks and missiles previously sold to foreign buyers in Asia</strong></h2>

<p>As per a report published by The Moscow Times in the month of June, citing Nikkei Asia, Russia had reportedly started to buy back parts for projectiles and tanks that it had earlier sold to India and Myanmar in order to improve its equipment and older weapons that were supposed to be deployed for use in the war against Ukraine.</p>

<p>The Russian defence industry manufacturers were reimporting equipment that they had produced and previously exported to buyers in Asia, according to the report.</p>

<p>Uralvagonzavod, a machine industry firm making tanks for the Russian armed forces, imported nearly $24 million worth of its own products from Myanmar in 2022.</p>

<p>The equipment that was reimported, included around 6,000 sighting telescopes and nearly 200 cameras for installation in tanks, which as per analysts could be used to modernise Russia’s old T-72 tanks currently sitting in storage, according to Nikkei Asia.&nbsp;</p>

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India is weighing in on the plans of selling BrahMos missiles to Russia, according to a recent report. This move would be a probable switch of positions between the two strategic allies who had jointly created the powerful weapon.

India is weighing in on the plans of selling BrahMos missiles to Russia, according to a recent report. This move would be a probable switch of positions between the two strategic allies who had jointly created the powerful weapon. Atul Dinkar Rane, BrahMos Aerospace CEO and managing director, in a Q&A with The Week, said that his organisation was continuously looking at Russia as a probable market for the air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, asserting that Russia currently has no equivalent in service. "The Russian P800 Onyx missile is the precursor of the BrahMos. The BrahMos is a much better version. The P800 was produced in Russia, it still is. They moved from P800 to another area of work and they are happy. We have been continuously looking at Russia as a market for the BrahMos," he said. “If they had purchased it [before the Ukraine war], they would have had a lot of things to use in the current situation,” Rane said. “After the ongoing situation in Europe ends, we might get some orders from Russia, especially for the air-launched BrahMos,” he added. Russia could probably use the BrahMos like its P-800 Onyx projectile, which is the Soviet-era precursor of BrahMos. Although the P-800 Onyx is created as an anti-ship missile, it has been employed against ground marks in Ukraine as well as Syria. Also read: Putin discusses Ukraine grain deal, BRICS summit with South Africa’s Ramaphosa Russia reimporting parts for tanks and missiles previously sold to foreign buyers in Asia As per a report published by The Moscow Times in the month of June, citing Nikkei Asia, Russia had reportedly started to buy back parts for projectiles and tanks that it had earlier sold to India and Myanmar in order to improve its equipment and older weapons that were supposed to be deployed for use in the war against Ukraine. The Russian defence industry manufacturers were reimporting equipment that they had produced and previously exported to buyers in Asia, according to the report. Uralvagonzavod, a machine industry firm making tanks for the Russian armed forces, imported nearly $24 million worth of its own products from Myanmar in 2022. The equipment that was reimported, included around 6,000 sighting telescopes and nearly 200 cameras for installation in tanks, which as per analysts could be used to modernise Russia’s old T-72 tanks currently sitting in storage, according to Nikkei Asia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India considers selling BrahMos missiles to Russia

Moscow has been New Delhi's longtime partner in this equation, which has been defined by their established friendship In the history of the long-term strategic alliance, Russia has always been India's source of armaments.

India sees Russia as a market for Brahmos

India's Chief of Defence Staff says the BrahMos missile is truly a 'Brahmastra'. This comes amid the IAF chief's call to develop next-gen BrahMos missiles.

Gravitas: India's BrahMos missile set to become more lethal

<p>Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has called for the development of the next generation smaller version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to bolster the firepower of lighter air combat planes like MiG-29, Mirage 2000 and the LCA Tejas.</p>

<p>The IAF chief made the remarks on Wednesday at the BrahMos User Meet 2023 in the national capital Delhi, saying that the 2.5-tonne missile that is currently mounted on Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets has greatly enhanced India’s firepower.</p>

<p>“As the situation unfolded in northern borders three years ago, we realised that the potent weapon can be used very effectively for land attacks... In future, next-generation BrahMos or a small version that can be fitted onto smaller platforms like MiG-29, Mirage 2000 or even the LCA,” Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said.</p>

<p>He said that the weapon, a joint venture of India and Russia, has emerged to be one of the air force’s most lethal air combat assets.</p>

<p>“As one of our most lethal air-combat assets, the BrahMos supersonic missile has really galvanised the way we will equip ourselves with precision firepower in the coming years. Seeing the conflicts that are happening across the globe, the importance of precision, and long-range firepower can’t be underscored.”</p>

<p>“The combination of BrahMos on the Sukhoi Su-30 has really given us a tremendous capability that has enhanced our firepower. It has made the deterrence value of the IAF go up by leaps and bounds,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Lethal version of BrahMos in development</strong></h2>

<p>According to several media reports, a smaller version of the missile weighing about 1.2 tonnes is presently in development. It is expected to be more lethal than the current version.</p>

<p>Scientists are also working to double the range of the supersonic missile and develop it into a hypersonic version, apart from modifying it in a way that it can be fitted on copters too to give forces strategic depth.</p>

<h2><strong>BrahMos: India’s mainstay</strong></h2>

<p>The missile was developed by BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, an India-Russian joint venture. It can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land platforms.</p>

<p>BrahMos missile flies at a speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of sound.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It operates on ‘Fire and Forget Principle’, adopting varieties of flights on its way to the target</p>

<p>In January last year, India sealed a $375 million deal with the Philippines for supplying three batteries of the missile.</p>

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Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has called for the development of the next generation smaller version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to bolster the firepower of lighter air combat planes like MiG-29, Mirage 2000 and the LCA Tejas.

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has called for the development of the next generation smaller version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to bolster the firepower of lighter air combat planes like MiG-29, Mirage 2000 and the LCA Tejas. The IAF chief made the remarks on Wednesday at the BrahMos User Meet 2023 in the national capital Delhi, saying that the 2.5-tonne missile that is currently mounted on Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets has greatly enhanced India’s firepower. “As the situation unfolded in northern borders three years ago, we realised that the potent weapon can be used very effectively for land attacks... In future, next-generation BrahMos or a small version that can be fitted onto smaller platforms like MiG-29, Mirage 2000 or even the LCA,” Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said. He said that the weapon, a joint venture of India and Russia, has emerged to be one of the air force’s most lethal air combat assets. “As one of our most lethal air-combat assets, the BrahMos supersonic missile has really galvanised the way we will equip ourselves with precision firepower in the coming years. Seeing the conflicts that are happening across the globe, the importance of precision, and long-range firepower can’t be underscored.” “The combination of BrahMos on the Sukhoi Su-30 has really given us a tremendous capability that has enhanced our firepower. It has made the deterrence value of the IAF go up by leaps and bounds,” he said. Lethal version of BrahMos in development According to several media reports, a smaller version of the missile weighing about 1.2 tonnes is presently in development. It is expected to be more lethal than the current version. Scientists are also working to double the range of the supersonic missile and develop it into a hypersonic version, apart from modifying it in a way that it can be fitted on copters too to give forces strategic depth. BrahMos: India’s mainstay The missile was developed by BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, an India-Russian joint venture. It can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land platforms. BrahMos missile flies at a speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of sound. It operates on ‘Fire and Forget Principle’, adopting varieties of flights on its way to the target In January last year, India sealed a $375 million deal with the Philippines for supplying three batteries of the missile. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

IAF chief VR Chaudhari calls for smaller versions of BrahMos cruise missile

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<p>India announced a deal with Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), an Indo-Russian joint venture firm, to procure Next Generation Brahmos Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries Long Range (NGMMCB LR) and Brahmos missiles. The deal has been finalised&nbsp;at a cost of over ₹1700 Crore&nbsp;or nearly $212 million.</p>

<p>These sea-shore based systems will be equipped with the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles and are aimed to significantly enhance the multi-directional maritime strike capability of India's naval forces.</p>

<p>This project is poised to generate employment opportunities for more than 90,000 human-days over a period of four years.</p>

<p>Notably, a majority of the equipment and sub-systems for this order will be sourced from Indian industries and indigenous manufacturers. The delivery of these systems is expected to commence from 2027, an official statement said.</p>

<p>Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO and MD, Brahmos Aerospace had recently told WION that the Brahmos missile is now <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brahmos-missile-is-now-78-indigenous-brahmos-aerospace-ceo-to-wion-575080">78 per cent&nbsp;indigenous</a>, a giant leap from the initial years (2004), when the missile was barely 13 per cent indigenous. After Brahmos Aerospace bagged a $375 million agreement with Philippines, the firm is now in serious talks with South East Asian and West Asian countries, Rane had said.</p>

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<p>When asked about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on the production of Brahmos missiles, he said that the pandemic and the war had caused some small roadblocks, but there were no major issues. Her also mentioned that Brahmos has a full order book until the year 2031.</p>

<p>A major component of the Brahmos missile is its sophisticated Ramjet engine that is of Russian-origin. India is now working with Russia, with the aim of making that engine indigenously and this is expected to be achieved&nbsp;in about seven years, Rane had added.<br />
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India announced a deal with Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), an Indo-Russian joint venture firm, to procure Next Generation Brahmos Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries Long Range (NGMMCB LR) and Brahmos missiles.

India announced a deal with Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), an Indo-Russian joint venture firm, to procure Next Generation Brahmos Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries Long Range (NGMMCB LR) and Brahmos missiles. The deal has been finalised at a cost of over ₹1700 Crore or nearly $212 million. These sea-shore based systems will be equipped with the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles and are aimed to significantly enhance the multi-directional maritime strike capability of India's naval forces. This project is poised to generate employment opportunities for more than 90,000 human-days over a period of four years. Notably, a majority of the equipment and sub-systems for this order will be sourced from Indian industries and indigenous manufacturers. The delivery of these systems is expected to commence from 2027, an official statement said. Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO and MD, Brahmos Aerospace had recently told WION that the Brahmos missile is now 78 per cent indigenous, a giant leap from the initial years (2004), when the missile was barely 13 per cent indigenous. After Brahmos Aerospace bagged a $375 million agreement with Philippines, the firm is now in serious talks with South East Asian and West Asian countries, Rane had said. ALSO WATCH | WION Exclusive: Atul Rane on Brahmos' indigenous components × When asked about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on the production of Brahmos missiles, he said that the pandemic and the war had caused some small roadblocks, but there were no major issues. Her also mentioned that Brahmos has a full order book until the year 2031. A major component of the Brahmos missile is its sophisticated Ramjet engine that is of Russian-origin. India is now working with Russia, with the aim of making that engine indigenously and this is expected to be achieved in about seven years, Rane had added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian Navy to get next-gen Brahmos missiles from 2027; $212 million deal inked

When the first batch of Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles was delivered to the Indian Armed Forces in 2004, the missiles were barely 13 per cent indigenous. Over the last 19 years, Indian defence industries from across the government and private sector have been contributing immensely and the potent supersonic cruise missile now comprises 78 per cent indigenous components, Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited told WION.

WION Exclusive: Atul Rane on Brahmos' Indigenous components

<p dir="ltr">After bagging a $375mn order last year to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines Marine Corps, Indo-Russian firm BrahMos Aerospace is now in serious talks to sell the missile to nations in SouthEast Asia and Middle East, the firm's CEO told WION. Atul Dinkar Rane said that Indonesia was among the South East Asian countries with which deliberations were underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Rane was in Chennai to unveil the latest version of the indigenous BrahMos missile Checkout equipment manufactured by Indian private firm Data Patterns. In simple terms, the checkout equipment is a sophisticated machine that can perform in-depth diagnostics on the working of all crucial electrical and electronic sub-systems on-board the missile. Once a missile completes a successful checkout, it is declared operational for use in the frontlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">"The BrahMos missile is built to last as long as ten years. Annually, the Indian armed forces perform a complete health-check of the BrahMos missile, to ensure it is in perfect condition" he explained. Simply put, similar to how a gadget is connected to a computer, the missile is connected to the checkout equipment and tests are performed on it and detailed reports are obtained.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Queried about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on the Indo-Russian BrahMos supply chain, Rane said that the ongoing Geopolitical situation brings in trouble for any supply chain and the pandemic had also done so. However, he added that these were just small speed breakers and roadblocks and that the Brahmos supply chain is robust. "We have a wonderful order book till 2027....With a few new orders coming we have an order book filled till 2031" he added.</p>

<p dir="ltr">With hypersonic missiles being the buzzword, WION asked if BrahMos Aerospace was also working on that front. Rane said that a few nations were working on hypersonic missiles and that the systems are being tested. On the scenario in India, he said that the India's Government-run defence research lab DRDO and their Russian counterparts are working on developing the related technology. "Once the technology is available, BrahMos will be using it to create a hypersonic missile, we are waiting for that technology to be ready" he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">BrahMos Aerospace is also working on a lighter version of the Brahmos missile, dubbed BrahMos NG (new generation); the missile is undergoing development and could have its maiden test flight by 2024-end, he said.</p>

<p dir="ltr">BrahMos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia, the company was established in India in the year 1998. The word 'BrahMos' is derived from the names of India's Brahmaputra river and Russia's Moskva river. The firm is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile that can be fired from terrestrial, aerial and naval platforms. The missile is regarded as among the best in its class and can fly at speeds of Mach 2.8 or 2.8times the speed of sound.</p>

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After bagging a $375mn order last year to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines Marine Corps, Indo-Russian firm BrahMos Aerospace is now in serious talks to sell the missile to nations in SouthEast Asia and Middle East, the firm's CEO told WION.

After bagging a $375mn order last year to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines Marine Corps, Indo-Russian firm BrahMos Aerospace is now in serious talks to sell the missile to nations in SouthEast Asia and Middle East, the firm's CEO told WION. Atul Dinkar Rane said that Indonesia was among the South East Asian countries with which deliberations were underway. Rane was in Chennai to unveil the latest version of the indigenous BrahMos missile Checkout equipment manufactured by Indian private firm Data Patterns. In simple terms, the checkout equipment is a sophisticated machine that can perform in-depth diagnostics on the working of all crucial electrical and electronic sub-systems on-board the missile. Once a missile completes a successful checkout, it is declared operational for use in the frontlines. "The BrahMos missile is built to last as long as ten years. Annually, the Indian armed forces perform a complete health-check of the BrahMos missile, to ensure it is in perfect condition" he explained. Simply put, similar to how a gadget is connected to a computer, the missile is connected to the checkout equipment and tests are performed on it and detailed reports are obtained. ALSO READ | This planet has 'sand' clouds and it orbits two stars Queried about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on the Indo-Russian BrahMos supply chain, Rane said that the ongoing Geopolitical situation brings in trouble for any supply chain and the pandemic had also done so. However, he added that these were just small speed breakers and roadblocks and that the Brahmos supply chain is robust. "We have a wonderful order book till 2027....With a few new orders coming we have an order book filled till 2031" he added. With hypersonic missiles being the buzzword, WION asked if BrahMos Aerospace was also working on that front. Rane said that a few nations were working on hypersonic missiles and that the systems are being tested. On the scenario in India, he said that the India's Government-run defence research lab DRDO and their Russian counterparts are working on developing the related technology. "Once the technology is available, BrahMos will be using it to create a hypersonic missile, we are waiting for that technology to be ready" he said. ALSO READ | Does Lake Natron lake really turn animals into 'stone'? What's the truth? BrahMos Aerospace is also working on a lighter version of the Brahmos missile, dubbed BrahMos NG (new generation); the missile is undergoing development and could have its maiden test flight by 2024-end, he said. BrahMos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia, the company was established in India in the year 1998. The word 'BrahMos' is derived from the names of India's Brahmaputra river and Russia's Moskva river. The firm is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile that can be fired from terrestrial, aerial and naval platforms. The missile is regarded as among the best in its class and can fly at speeds of Mach 2.8 or 2.8times the speed of sound. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

BrahMos in talks to sell missile to nations in South East Asia, Middle East: CEO Atul Rane

<p>When the first batch of Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles was delivered to the Indian Armed Forces in 2004, the missiles were barely 13 per cent indigenous. Over the last 19 years, Indian defence industries from across the government and private sector have been contributing immensely and the potent supersonic cruise missile now comprises 78 per cent indigenous components, Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO &amp; MD BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rane was in Chennai to unveil the latest version of the indigenous BrahMos missile Checkout Equipment manufactured by Indian private firm Data Patterns. In simple terms, the Checkout Equipment is a sophisticated machine that can perform in-depth diagnostics on the working of all crucial electrical and electronic sub-systems onboard the missile. Once a missile completes a successful Checkout, it is declared operational for use in the frontlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The BrahMos missile is made to last as long as 10&nbsp;years. Annually, the Indian Armed Forces perform a complete health check of the BrahMos missile&nbsp;to ensure it is in perfect condition," he explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Simply put, similar to how a gadget is connected to a computer, the missile is connected to the Checkout Equipment and tests are performed on it and detailed reports are obtained.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO&amp;MD <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brahmos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Brahmos</a> Aerospace &amp; S Rangarajan MD, Data Patterns unveiling the latest-gen Checkout Equipment for the Brahmos <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/missile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#missile</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/Data_Patterns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Data_Patterns</a> factory in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indian</a> Tri services use this machine to conduct annual health checks on Brahmos missile <a href="https://t.co/IYATyxMtfA">https://t.co/IYATyxMtfA</a> <a href="https://t.co/uryRRolZv4">pic.twitter.com/uryRRolZv4</a></p>
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<p>Data Patterns said they had designed and built the Checkout Equipment based on the requirements and support of India's Government-run defence research lab DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited. "Indigenous development of the Checkout Equipment by Data Patterns has resulted in a direct cost savings of about 75% in foreign exchange for BrahMos Aerospace," said Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Chairman &amp; MD, Data Patterns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rane said that the Checkout system developed by Data Patterns has been deployed by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force at multiple locations across the country. "Normally, during the development of a missile, we perform a launch and test it. In the case of a Checkout, it is like a virtual launch, where major internal components are put to test. This is a complex piece of equipment, as it has to evolve along with the missile and the modifications it undergoes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been making improvements on the missile system, the Armed forces always ask for it. We've been improving the system in terms of its performance" CEO, BrahMos told WION, when queried about the reported range upgrades of up to 400km (from 290km) in recent years.<br />
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"Now, the whole missile is almost indigenous, sans the Ramjet engine which is of Russian origin. We are now making efforts to even get that technology into the country, maybe 6-8 years down the line," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brahmos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia, the company was established in India in the year 1998. The word 'BrahMos' is derived from the names of India's Brahmaputra river and Russia's Moskva river.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The firm is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile that can be fired from terrestrial, aerial and naval platforms. The missile is regarded as among the best in its class and can fly at speeds of Mach2.8 or 2.8 times the speed of sound.&nbsp;<br />
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When the first batch of Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles was delivered to the Indian Armed Forces in 2004, the missiles were barely 13 per cent indigenous. Over the last 19 years, Indian defence industries from across the government and private sector have been contributing immensely and the potent supersonic cruise missile now comprises 78 per cent indigenous components, Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited told WION. Rane was in Chennai to unveil the latest version of the indigenous BrahMos missile Checkout Equipment manufactured by Indian private firm Data Patterns. In simple terms, the Checkout Equipment is a sophisticated machine that can perform in-depth diagnostics on the working of all crucial electrical and electronic sub-systems onboard the missile. Once a missile completes a successful Checkout, it is declared operational for use in the frontlines. "The BrahMos missile is made to last as long as 10 years. Annually, the Indian Armed Forces perform a complete health check of the BrahMos missile to ensure it is in perfect condition," he explained. Simply put, similar to how a gadget is connected to a computer, the missile is connected to the Checkout Equipment and tests are performed on it and detailed reports are obtained. Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO&MD #Brahmos Aerospace & S Rangarajan MD, Data Patterns unveiling the latest-gen Checkout Equipment for the Brahmos #missile at the @Data_Patterns factory in #chennai #indian Tri services use this machine to conduct annual health checks on Brahmos missile https://t.co/IYATyxMtfA pic.twitter.com/uryRRolZv4 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) March 23, 2023 × Data Patterns said they had designed and built the Checkout Equipment based on the requirements and support of India's Government-run defence research lab DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited. "Indigenous development of the Checkout Equipment by Data Patterns has resulted in a direct cost savings of about 75% in foreign exchange for BrahMos Aerospace," said Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Chairman & MD, Data Patterns. Rane said that the Checkout system developed by Data Patterns has been deployed by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force at multiple locations across the country. "Normally, during the development of a missile, we perform a launch and test it. In the case of a Checkout, it is like a virtual launch, where major internal components are put to test. This is a complex piece of equipment, as it has to evolve along with the missile and the modifications it undergoes." "We have been making improvements on the missile system, the Armed forces always ask for it. We've been improving the system in terms of its performance" CEO, BrahMos told WION, when queried about the reported range upgrades of up to 400km (from 290km) in recent years. "Now, the whole missile is almost indigenous, sans the Ramjet engine which is of Russian origin. We are now making efforts to even get that technology into the country, maybe 6-8 years down the line," he added. Brahmos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia, the company was established in India in the year 1998. The word 'BrahMos' is derived from the names of India's Brahmaputra river and Russia's Moskva river. The firm is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile that can be fired from terrestrial, aerial and naval platforms. The missile is regarded as among the best in its class and can fly at speeds of Mach2.8 or 2.8 times the speed of sound. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India-based defence company BrahMos Aerospace expects to close a deal this year to sell Indonesia supersonic cruise missiles worth at least $200 million, as it looks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. BrahMos Aerospace CEO Atul D. Rane said that it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a deal worth $200 million to $350 million under which it had offered to supply shore-based missiles and a version that can be mounted on warships.

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<p>Indian Air Force successfully tested the extended-range version of the Brahmos Air Launched missile on Thursday (December 29). The missile is believed to have the capability of hitting targets at a range of about 400 km.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian defence officials said that after being launched from a Su-30 fighter aircraft, the missile hit the target ship in the centre. The officials said that it was a test of the anti-ship version of the air-launched version of the missile.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The defence ministry said in a statement that the supersonic cruise missile "achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of Bengal region and with the successful test, the Indian Air Force achieved a capability boost to carry out precision strikes from Su-30 fighter aircraft against land/ sea targets over long ranges."&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Air Force successfully tested the extended-range version of the Brahmos Air Launched missile on Thursday (December 29). The missile is believed to have the capability of hitting targets at a range of about 400 km.

Indian Air Force successfully tested the extended-range version of the Brahmos Air Launched missile on Thursday (December 29). The missile is believed to have the capability of hitting targets at a range of about 400 km. Indian defence officials said that after being launched from a Su-30 fighter aircraft, the missile hit the target ship in the centre. The officials said that it was a test of the anti-ship version of the air-launched version of the missile. The IAF successfully fired the Extended Range Version of the Brahmos Air Launched missile. Carrying out a precision strike against a Ship target from a Su-30 MKI aircraft in the Bay of Bengal region, the missile achieved the desired mission objectives. pic.twitter.com/fiLX48ilhv — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 29, 2022 × The defence ministry said in a statement that the supersonic cruise missile "achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of Bengal region and with the successful test, the Indian Air Force achieved a capability boost to carry out precision strikes from Su-30 fighter aircraft against land/ sea targets over long ranges." The statement further added: "The extended range capability of the missile coupled with the high performance of the SU-30MKI aircraft gives the Indian Air Force a strategic reach and allows it to dominate the future battle fields." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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