<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

<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.

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