Brahmos
INS Mormugao Successfully Fires Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile
The Indian Navy achieved a significant milestone as the guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully conducted its maiden firing of a Brahmos Supersonic cruise missile. The firing, which resulted in hitting the ‘Bulls Eye,’ showcased the Navy’s self-reliance and enhanced ..
Tags: Brahmos • Indian Navy
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
What is BrahMos Missile?
The BrahMos missile is a type of supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from various platforms like submarines, ships, aeroplanes, or land. It is currently the fastest supersonic missile in the world and was developed by a partnership between ..
Tags: Brahmos • Cruise missiles • India-Russia
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Defence ministry contract for BrahMos missiles
The Indian Government has inked a Rs.1,700 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for procuring BrahMos missiles. Key facts The contract was signed by the Defence Ministry to purchase 35 combat and 3 practice BrahMos supersonic dual-role surface-to-surface cruise ..
Tags: Brahmos • BrahMos Aerospace • BrahMos Aerospace Limited • BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) • BrahMos Cruise Missile
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Surface to Surface BrahMos Missile
On 23rd March 2022, the surface-to-surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Overview: The test-firing of this missile was witnessed by VR Chaudhari, India’s Air ..
Tags: Andaman and Nicobar Islands • Brahmos • Defence Research and Development Organisation • NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Test Fire of Brahmos Advanced Variant
On January 11, 2022, the Defence Research Development Organization test fired the Brahmos Advanced Variant. It is a sea – to – sea variant of the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile. It was tested from INS Vishakhapatnam. About the Test Fire ..
Tags: Brahmaputra River • Brahmos • BrahMos Aerospace • BrahMos Air Launched Missile • BrahMos Cruise Missile
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Anti-ship version of BrahMos Test: Highlights
The Indian Navy test-fired the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory. This comes amid the border tensions with China in eastern Ladakh. This successful test is a part of series of ..
Tags: Anti-ship missile • Brahmos • Indian Navy