Following the successful deployment of BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor, India is now moving to place large-scale orders for these supersonic cruise weapons. Top defence officials told ANI that the Defence Ministry is preparing to approve the purchase of a significant number of BrahMos missiles for the Indian Navy, Air Force, and ground forces.
A high-level meeting is expected soon to clear the procurement, which will strengthen India's firepower across multiple military branches.
During the four-day Operation Sindoor, Indian forces launched precise and damaging attacks on Pakistani military infrastructure, including air bases and Army cantonments across Pakistan. The BrahMos missile, a product of the Indo-Russian joint venture, proved to be a primary strike weapon throughout the operation.
Sources confirm that the Indian Air Force (IAF) used air-launched versions of the BrahMos to target terrorist headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
According to officials, the Indian Navy will equip Veer-class warships with new BrahMos units, enhancing the fleet's strike capability at sea. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force plans to integrate the missile system with its Su-30MKI fighter jets, which are Russian-origin aircraft modified for Indian use.
Ground-launched versions of BrahMos are also expected to be part of the acquisition, giving India a multi-platform offensive edge.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised India's indigenously developed weapon systems after the operation. In his statement, he said: "During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones have proved the strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', especially the BrahMos missiles."
His remarks highlighted the success of India’s self-reliance initiative in the defence sector and reinforced confidence in indigenous military technology.
The BrahMos missile is a joint product of India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. It is capable of flying at speeds up to Mach 3 and can be launched from land, sea, and air platforms.
Its ability to hit targets with high accuracy and destructive power was a major reason for its extensive use during the cross-border strikes.
As BrahMos strikes damaged multiple Pakistani air bases, the Pakistan Army attempted to retaliate, focusing on protecting terrorist camps and infrastructure. Despite their efforts, the damage was substantial.
India's renewed investment in BrahMos signals a strong message of deterrence and preparedness amid ongoing regional tensions.
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