BrahMos#Further developments

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BrahMos tested with Indian components in January 2022.]]

The BrahMos was developed from Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) P-800 Oniks family of cruise missiles,{{Cite web |title=P-800 Oniks/Yakhont/Bastion (SS-N-26 Strobile) |url=https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/ss-n-26/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220503111006/https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/ss-n-26/ |archive-date=3 May 2022 |access-date=19 June 2023 |website=Missile Threat |language=en-US}} through a joint venture between NPOM and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), named BrahMos Aerospace. The company was established on 5 December 1995 with an authorized share capital of {{USD|250 million}}. India holds 50.5% share of the joint venture, and its initial financial contribution was {{USD|126.25 million}}, while Russia holds 49.5% share with an initial contribution of {{USD|123.75 million}}.{{Cite web|url=http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=1|title=Joint Venture |website=brahmos.com|access-date=8 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805130820/http://brahmos.com/content.php?id=1|archive-date=5 August 2013|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-06-17/news/40027611_1_brahmos-aerospace-indian-army-sivathanu-pillai|title=BrahMos missile cant be intercepted in next 20 years: A Sivathanu Pillai|date=17 June 2013|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=7 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html|archive-date=6 June 2016|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=1&sid=2|title=History of BrahMos |website=brahmos.com|access-date=8 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180509150915/http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=1&sid=2|archive-date=9 May 2018|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=95273|title=Print Release|publisher=Pib.nic.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221005732/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=95273|archive-date=21 December 2013|url-status=live|access-date=30 April 2013}}

Since late 2004, the missile has undergone several tests from a variety of platforms, including a land-based test from the Pokhran range in the desert, in which the evasive{{cite web |url=http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/brahmos-everything-you-need-know-about-indias-mach-28-21657 |title=BrahMos: Everything You Need to Know About India's Mach 2.8 Missile |date=25 July 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729141625/http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/brahmos-everything-you-need-know-about-indias-mach-28-21657 |archive-date=29 July 2017 }} 'S' maneuver at Mach 2.8 was demonstrated for the Indian Army, and a launch in which the land attack capability from sea was demonstrated.{{cite web|url=http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1275872 |title=BrahMos cruise missile test fired from naval ship |access-date=5 March 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306045005/http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1275872 |archive-date=6 March 2008 |url-status=dead }}

File:The improved performanceh BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully launched at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on 20 January 2022 - 1.jpg

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Keltec (now known as BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Ltd or BATL), an Indian state-owned firm, was acquired by BrahMos Corporation in 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.newindpress.com/newsitems.asp?ID=IEO20071205215830 |title=Modernisation and expansion after Keltec-BrahMos merger |publisher=Newindpress.com |date=27 August 2010 |access-date=31 August 2010}} {{dead link|date=August 2011}} Approximately {{INRConvert|1500|c|lk=on|year=2008|1}} invested in the facility to make BrahMos components and integrate the missile systems. This was necessitated by the increased order book of the missile system, with orders having been placed by both the Indian Army and Navy.{{cite web |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/BrahMos-Aerospace-Tvm-goes-live-with-Rs-1000cr-agenda/256339 |title=BrahMos Aerospace (Tvm) goes live with Rs 1000-cr agenda |work=The Financial Express |date=1 January 2008 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091119191900/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/brahmos-aerospace-tvm-goes-live-with-rs-1000cr-agenda/256339/ |archive-date=19 November 2009 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1142683 |title=DNA – India – Kerala gets BrahMos unit |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=2 January 2008 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115093812/http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1142683 |archive-date=15 January 2009 }} Initially, Russia supplied 65% of the BrahMos' components, including its ramjet engine and radar seeker.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/66415/india-russia-to-increase-brahmos-strike-range|title=India, Russia to increase BrahMos' strike range | Jane's 360|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729144012/http://www.janes.com/article/66415/india-russia-to-increase-brahmos-strike-range|archive-date=29 July 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=29 July 2017}} {{As of|2018}}, 65% of the missile was manufactured in India and there were plans to increase this to 85% by replacing the components with an Indian made seeker and booster.{{Cite news |date=6 May 2018 |title=BrahMos to attain 76% localisation in six months |language=en |work=Business Line |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/brahmos-to-attain-76-localisation-in-six-months/article23793579.ece |url-status=live |access-date=8 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831054233/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/brahmos-to-attain-76-localisation-in-six-months/article23793579.ece |archive-date=31 August 2020}}{{Cite web |title=India's L&T develops inclined launcher for BrahMos cruise missile |url=http://www.janes.com/article/79884/india-s-l-t-develops-inclined-launcher-for-brahmos-cruise-missile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508142216/http://www.janes.com/article/79884/india-s-l-t-develops-inclined-launcher-for-brahmos-cruise-missile |archive-date=8 May 2018 |access-date=8 May 2018 |website=www.janes.com}}

The BrahMos headquarters complex is located at New Delhi and consists of a design centre and aerospace knowledge centre. The integration complex is located at Hyderabad and a production centre is located at Thiruvananthapuram.{{Cite web |title=BrahMos Work Centres |url=http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=1&sid=6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606144008/http://brahmos.com/content.php?id=1&sid=6 |archive-date=6 June 2017 |access-date=11 August 2017 |website=brahmos.com}} Another assembly line is being established at Pilani.{{Cite news |date=4 August 2017 |title=2 state villages chosen by DRDO for setting up radar to track enemy |language=en-US |work=dna |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/jaipur/report-2-state-villages-chosen-by-drdo-for-setting-up-radar-to-track-enemy-2520834 |url-status=live |access-date=11 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811062621/http://www.dnaindia.com/jaipur/report-2-state-villages-chosen-by-drdo-for-setting-up-radar-to-track-enemy-2520834 |archive-date=11 August 2017}} The aerodynamic characterization research was conducted at the National Aerospace Laboratories' 1.2m Trisonic Wind Tunnel Facility.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-06 |title=Bengaluru: 1.2m trisonic wind tunnel at National Aerospace Laboratories completes 55 years of service |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bengaluru-12m-trisonic-wind-tunnel-at-national-aerospace-laboratories-completes-55-years-of-service20220606001500/ |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=ANI |language=en}}

Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) was successful in preparing domestic fuel for BrahMos. Testing of the fuel, which will power the missile's liquid ramjet engine, has begun at Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL). As per the lab, the fuel will not freeze even in temperatures between −50° and −55 °C. It will replace the imported fuel from Russia.{{Cite news |date=22 January 2024 |title=DMSRDE prepares indigenous fuel for BrahMos, testing begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/dmsrde-prepares-indigenous-fuel-for-brahmos/articleshow/107040275.cms |access-date=24 January 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

File:BrahMos, supersonic cruise missile successfully test firing as part of service life extension programme, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), in Balasore, Odisha on May 21, 2018.JPG

BrahMos was first test-fired on 12 June 2001 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur in a vertical launch configuration. On 14 June 2004, another test was conducted at ITR and BrahMos was fired from a mobile launcher.{{cite web |url=http://www.brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=3 |title=BrahMos Test Fired |publisher=BrahMos.com |access-date=20 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425013909/http://www.brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=3 |archive-date=25 April 2012 }} On 5 March 2008, the land attack version of the missile was fired from the destroyer {{INS|Rajput|D51|6}} and the missile hit and destroyed the right target among a group of targets.{{cite web |url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=36060 |title=BrahMos naval version tested successfully |publisher=Pib.nic.in |date=25 March 2008 |access-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924123630/http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=36060 |archive-date=24 September 2010 }}{{cite web |title=Brahmos naval version tested successfully |url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=36060 |publisher=Google webcache |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924123630/http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=36060 |archive-date=24 September 2010 }} The vertical launch of BrahMos was conducted on 18 December 2008 from INS Ranvir.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/19/stories/2008121956211300.htm |title=BrahMos-launched successfully |date=19 December 2008 |access-date=31 August 2010 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090626081259/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/19/stories/2008121956211300.htm |archive-date=26 June 2009 |work=The Hindu }} The BrahMos I Block-I for the army was successfully tested with new capabilities in the deserts of Rajasthan, at a test range near Pokharan in December 2004 and March 2007.{{cite web |url=http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3345 |title=Delivery of BrahMos cruise missiles to Indian Army begins |publisher=India-defence.com |date=21 June 2007 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910004757/http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3345 |archive-date=10 September 2010 }}

During a user trial on 20 January 2009, BrahMos was tested with a new navigation system but it failed to hit the target. BrahMos Aerospace Corporation's director Dr A. Sivathanu Pillai said, "The missile performance was absolutely normal until the last phase, but the missile missed the target, though it maintained the direction." and that "The problem was in the software, not hardware".{{cite web |url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/KA23Df02.html |title=South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan |work=Asia Times |date=23 January 2009 |access-date=20 October 2011 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/minor-hitches-in-brahmos-missile-test-drdo/413458/ |title=Minor hitches in BrahMos missile test: DRDO |work=The Indian Express |date=21 January 2009 |access-date=20 October 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129075955/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/minor-hitches-in-brahmos-missile-test-drdo/413458/ |archive-date=29 January 2009 }} The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said that there were "small hitches" in the last stage of the test firing due to delay in input of satellite navigation input to the inertial navigation system, the missile travelled for 112 seconds instead of the slated 84 seconds and fell 7 km away from the target.{{cite web|url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2607/stories/20090410260704400.htm|title=Why BrahMos failed|publisher=Frontline India|access-date=1 November 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111040210/http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2607/stories/20090410260704400.htm|archive-date=11 January 2016}} According to BrahMos Corporation, another test of the new missile was to be conducted within one month,{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/22/stories/2009012255381000.htm |title=BrahMos missed the target |date=22 January 2009 |access-date=31 August 2010 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805184946/http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/22/stories/2009012255381000.htm |archive-date=5 August 2009 |work=The Hindu }} but it was eventually conducted on 4 March 2009 and was deemed successful.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/05/stories/2009030555111100.htm |title=New BrahMos test successful |date=5 March 2009 |access-date=31 August 2010 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829075509/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/05/stories/2009030555111100.htm |archive-date=29 August 2010 |work=The Hindu }} BrahMos was test-fired again on 29 March 2009. For the test, the missile had to identify a building among a cluster of buildings in an urban environment. BrahMos successfully hit the intended target in two and a half minutes of launch. According to official sources, "The new seeker is unique and would help us to hit our targets, which are insignificant in terms of size, in a cluster of large buildings. India is now the only nation in the world with this advanced technology".{{cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?656957 |title=Supersonic BrahMos Successfully Tested in Pokhran |publisher=News.outlookindia.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022222338/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?656957 |archive-date=22 October 2009 }} After the third test, Lt Gen. Noble Thamburaj, said that the Indian Army wanted the BrahMos to achieve high standards of accuracy and congratulated the scientists on behalf of the Indian Army.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200903301221.htm |title=Army wanted BrahMos to achieve high standards of accuracy |work=The Hindu |date=30 March 2009 |access-date=31 August 2010 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603013038/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200903301221.htm |archive-date=3 June 2009 }} The Indian Army confirmed that the test was successful and the army is satisfied with the missile. This marking the completion of the development phase of BrahMos Block-II, and it was ready for induction.{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/001200903301848.htm |title=Army:Process of inducting new version BrahMos to begin soon |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=30 March 2009 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821103844/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/001200903301848.htm |archive-date=21 August 2009 }}{{cite web|title=BrahMos develops Block II for precision strike|url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories288.htm|publisher=India Strategic|access-date=7 February 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117133351/http://indiastrategic.in/topstories288.htm|archive-date=17 January 2013}}{{cite news|title=BrahMos test-fired, creates world record|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-06/india/28219118_1_brahmos-block-ii-cruise-missile-conventional-warhead|access-date=7 February 2013|date=6 September 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html|archive-date=6 June 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/BrahMos-missile-successfully-test-fired-in-Pokhran/articleshow/4330267.cms |title=Supersonic BrahMos missile test fired successfully |work=The Times of India |date=30 March 2009 |access-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023141856/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/BrahMos-missile-successfully-test-fired-in-Pokhran/articleshow/4330267.cms |archive-date=23 October 2012 }}

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The 5 September 2010 test of BrahMos created a world record for being the first cruise missile to be tested at supersonic speeds in a steep-dive mode. The missile was test-fired from the integrated test range launching complex-3 (LC-3) at Chandipur around 11.35 am. With this launch, the Indian army's requirement for land attacks with Block-II advanced seeker software with target discriminating capabilities was met. BrahMos became the only supersonic cruise missile possessing advanced capability of selection of a particular land target amongst a group of targets, providing an edge to the user with precise hit.{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-06/india/28219118_1_brahmos-block-ii-cruise-missile-conventional-warhead|title=BrahMos test-fired, creates world record|work=The Times of India|date=6 September 2010|access-date=6 September 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html|archive-date=6 June 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-51293520100905 |title=India test-fires Brahmos cruise missile |work=Reuters.com |date=5 September 2010 |access-date=20 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305183105/http://in.reuters.com/article/2010/09/05/idINIndia-51293520100905 |archive-date=5 March 2014}}

Block III has advanced guidance and upgraded software, incorporating high manoeuvres at multiple points and steep dive from high altitude. It will be deployed in Arunachal Pradesh. It can engage ground targets from an altitude as low as 10 metres for surgical strikes without any collateral damage. It is capable of being launched from multiple platforms like submarines, ships, aircraft and land based Mobile Autonomous Launchers (MAL).{{cite news|title=Govt acts on General VK Singh's complaint, fast-tracks acquisition of weapons|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-acts-on-General-VK-Singhs-complaint-fast-tracks-acquisition-of-weapons/articleshow/12709219.cms|access-date=18 April 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=18 April 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html|archive-date=6 June 2016}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Upgraded-BrahMos-cruise-missile-successfully-test-fired/articleshow/7027654.cms |title=Upgraded-BrahMos-cruise-missile-successfully-test-fired |date=2 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 |work=The Times of India }}{{cite web |url=http://www.brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=140 |title=BrahMos Block III version successfully test fired |publisher=BrahMos.com |date=2 December 2010 |access-date=20 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207024821/http://brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=140 |archive-date=7 February 2012 }} On 12 August 2011, it was test-fired by ground forces and met all mission parameters.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}

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The new navigation system uses an Indian chip called G3OM (GPS, GLONASS, GAGAN on a module). The system weighs around 17 grams, and gives accuracy below five metres using Indian, US and Russian navigation satellites. The system can be used in tandem with an inertial navigation system (INS) to provide high-accuracy targeting without using any seeker.{{cite news|title=Desi G3OM Makes BrahMos Smarter|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Desi-G3OM-Makes-BrahMos-Smarter/2014/07/09/article2320976.ece|access-date=9 July 2014|work=The New Indian Express|date=9 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712093529/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Desi-G3OM-Makes-BrahMos-Smarter/2014/07/09/article2320976.ece|archive-date=12 July 2014}}{{cite news|title=DRDO-Private Industry Collaboration Creates GPS Receiving Module 'G3om' For Military Operations|url=http://www.defencenow.com/news/858/drdo-private-industry-collaboration-creates-gps-receiving-module-g3om-for-military-operations.html|access-date=9 July 2014|publisher=Defence Now|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213332/http://www.defencenow.com/news/858/drdo-private-industry-collaboration-creates-gps-receiving-module-g3om-for-military-operations.html|archive-date=23 September 2015}}{{cite news|title=Small device with big applications|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/small-device-with-big-applications/article3855005.ece|access-date=9 July 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 September 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111040210/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/small-device-with-big-applications/article3855005.ece|archive-date=11 January 2016}}

BrahMos was tested with an Indian seeker for the first time on 22 March 2018,{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brahmos-successfully-tested-with-indigenous-seeker/article23319659.ece|title=Indigenous technology tested on BrahMos supersonic missile|date=22 March 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=16 August 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=5 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005102727/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brahmos-successfully-tested-with-indigenous-seeker/article23319659.ece|url-status=live}} and was tested with an India-developed propulsion system, airframe and power supply on 30 September 2019.

On 30 September 2020, India successfully test-fired an extended range BrahMos, offering a range of around 350 km, at speeds up to Mach 2.8, an improvement over the initial 290 km.{{Cite news |date=12 May 2022 |title=India successfully test-fires extended-range version of BrahMos missile from Sukhoi |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-test-fires-extended-range-version-of-brahmos-missile/articleshow/91521029.cms |access-date=19 June 2023 |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite web |title=BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile - BrahMos.com |url=https://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=10&sid=10 |access-date=19 June 2023 |website=www.brahmos.com |archive-date=17 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017182058/https://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=10&sid=10 |url-status=dead }} The test was carried out under BrahMos project of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under which the missile was launched with an indigenous booster. The missile was launched from a land-based facility in Odisha. This is the second test-firing of the extended range version of the missile which has an indigenously developed airframe and booster.{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/india-successfully-test-fires-over-400-km-strike-range-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile20200930124259|title=India successfully test-fires over 400 km strike range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile|work=ANI|access-date=30 September 2020|archive-date=2 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002130410/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/india-successfully-test-fires-over-400-km-strike-range-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile20200930124259/|url-status=live}}

In May 2025, a report suggested that an indigenous seeker, developed by Data Patterns, was flight-tested in BrahMos around four weeks earlier. The seeker performed in a "text book manner" and the company expected an order for te seekers soon..{{Cite web |last=Hariharan |first=Sindhu |date=2025-05-19 |title=Data Patterns expects production orders for Brahmos Seekers after successful flight tests |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/data-patterns-expects-production-orders-for-brahmos-seekers-after-successful-flight-tests/article69594376.ece |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}

The submarine-launched variant of BrahMos was test fired successfully for the first time from a submerged pontoon near Visakhapatnam at the coast of Bay of Bengal on 20 March 2013. This was the first vertical launch of an Indian supersonic missile from a submerged platform.{{cite news | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-test-fires-submarine-launched-version-of-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile/articleshow/19091392.cms | work=The Times of India | title=India test fires submarine-launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile | date=20 March 2013 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html | archive-date=6 June 2016 | df=dmy-all }}{{cite news|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/asd_03_21_2013_p02-01-561389.xml&p=1|title=Sub-Launched Version Of BrahMos Missile Tested|date=20 March 2013|newspaper=Aviation Week|access-date=6 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050636/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/asd_03_21_2013_p02-01-561389.xml&p=1|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=live}} The missile can be launched from a depth of {{Convert|40|to|50|m|ft|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title=Submarine-launched variant|url=http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=20|publisher=Brahmos|access-date=8 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805212748/http://brahmos.com/content.php?id=20|archive-date=5 August 2013}} In late January 2016, Russia confirmed that future Indian-made submarines would be armed with smaller version of the missile that could fit inside a torpedo tube.[http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3512 Brahmos Missile Small-Size Version can be Launched from Submarine Torpedo Tubes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213062324/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3512 |date=13 February 2016 }} – Navyrecognition.com, 29 January 2016

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The BrahMos-A is a modified air-launched variant of the missile with a range of 500 km which can be launched from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI as a standoff weapon.{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173744|title=Successful firing of Brahmos Air Launched Missile from Su-30 MKI Aircraft|website=pib.nic.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032238/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173744|archive-date=1 December 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=22 November 2017}} To reduce the missile's weight to 2.55 tons, many modifications were made like using a smaller booster, adding fins for airborne stability after launch, and relocating the connector. It can be released from the height of 500 to 14,000 metres (1,640 to 46,000 ft).{{Cite web |last=Gady |first=Franz-Stefan |date=22 November 2017 |title=India Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile From Fighter Jet |url=https://thediplomat.com/2017/11/india-test-fires-nuclear-capable-cruise-missile-from-fighter-jet/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124115430/https://thediplomat.com/2017/11/india-test-fires-nuclear-capable-cruise-missile-from-fighter-jet/ |archive-date=24 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}} After release, the missile free falls for 100–150 metres, then goes into a cruise phase at 14,000 metres and finally the terminal phase at 15 metres. BrahMos Aerospace planned to deliver the missile to the IAF in 2015, where it is expected to arm at least three squadrons.{{cite news|title=India Unveils Ambitious BrahMos Missile Expansion Plan|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_03_04_2013_p70-549011.xml&p=1|access-date=6 July 2013|newspaper=Aviation Week|date=4 March 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221222625/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_03_04_2013_p70-549011.xml&p=1|archive-date=21 February 2014}} A Su-30MKI is able to only carry one BrahMos missile.

File:Su-30MKI aircraft in flight armed with an air launched BrahMos supersonic air to surface cruise missile.jpg

The missile was also planned to arm the Indian Navy's Ilyushin Il-38 and Tupolev Tu-142 maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft with 6 missiles per aircraft, but this could not be made possible due to insufficient ground clearance of the IL-38, high cost of modifying the Tu-142 and the questionable benefits of modifying an aging fleet.{{cite web |url=http://rusnavy.com/news/othernavies/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=10007 |title=Upgraded ASW aircraft Tu-142ME was delivered to the Indian Navy |publisher=Rusnavy.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918045806/http://rusnavy.com/news/othernavies/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=10007 |archive-date=18 September 2010}}

An expert committee from the DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) had ruled out any structural modifications to the Su-30MKI to carry the missile.{{cite web |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7856 |title=Su-30 MKI fit to carry Brahmos |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609131038/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=7856 |archive-date=9 June 2011 }} On 22 October 2008, A. Sivathanu Pillai, Chief Controller, R&D, DRDO and CEO and managing director of BrahMos Aerospace, announced that trials and tests were to be carried out by 2011, and the IAF would get its own version of BrahMos by 2012.{{cite news |author=Express News Service |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/iaf-will-get-brahmos-version-by-2012/377365/ |title=IAF will get Brahmos version by 2012 |newspaper=Express India |date=24 October 2008 |access-date=5 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819164506/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/iaf-will-get-brahmos-version-by-2012/377365/ |archive-date=19 August 2009 }}

On 10 January 2009, it was reported that two Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighter jets were sent to Russia for a retrofit program that would enable them to launch the missile.{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/mil_avi/miss_muni/20090110_iaf_sukhoi-30mki_jets.html |title=IAF Sukhoi-30MKI jets in Russia for BrahMos aerial version retrofit program |publisher=Domain-b.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204102329/http://domain-b.com/aero/mil_avi/miss_muni/20090110_iaf_sukhoi-30mki_jets.html |archive-date=4 February 2010 }} On 8 August 2009, Alexander Leonov, Director of the Russian Machine Building Research and Production Centre, said "we are ready for test launches." He also said that a new takeoff engine for the launching of the missile in air and at extremely high altitudes had been developed, and the initial test firing of the missile would be undertaken from the Su-30 MKI but did not specify the dates. On 26 February 2012, A. Sivathanu Pillai said that the air-launched version of BrahMos is being developed and will be tested by the end of 2012. This version of the BrahMos missile will use air-breathing scramjet propulsion technology and would be more fuel-efficient than a traditional rocket-powered missile.{{cite web |url=http://rusembassy.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4060%3Abrahmos-test-flight-for-sukhoi-30-by-year-end&catid=16%3Apress-on-bilateral-relations&lang=en |title=Russian Embassy article |publisher=Rusembassy.in |date=26 February 2012 |access-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401044900/http://www.rusembassy.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4060%3Abrahmos-test-flight-for-sukhoi-30-by-year-end&catid=16%3Apress-on-bilateral-relations&lang=en |archive-date=1 April 2012 }}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/BrahMos-test-flight-for-Sukhoi-30-by-year-end/articleshow/12039882.cms |title=Times of India News article |date=26 February 2012 |access-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 |work=The Times of India }}

The purchase of over 200 air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for the IAF was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 19 October 2012, at the cost of {{INRConvert|6000|c|lk=on|year=2012|0}}. This would include funds for the integration and testing of the BrahMos on Su-30MKI of the IAF. As per this plan, the first test of the air-launched version of the missile was to be conducted by December 2012. Two Su-30MKI of the IAF would be modified by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Nashik facility where they will also be integrated with the missile's aerial launcher.{{cite news|title=Air Variant of BrahMos Test Delayed Until End Of 2013|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_12_28_2012_p0-532515.xml&p=2|access-date=6 July 2013|newspaper=Aviation Week|date=28 December 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324093914/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_12_28_2012_p0-532515.xml&p=2|archive-date=24 March 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://brahmand.com/news/Indian-cabinet-clears-Rs-8000-cr-plan-to-fit-IAF-with-BRAHMOS/10281/1/10.html |title=Indian cabinet clears Rs 8000 cr plan to fit IAF with BrahMos |publisher=Brahmand.com |access-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728144035/http://brahmand.com/news/Indian-cabinet-clears-Rs-8000-cr-plan-to-fit-IAF-with-BRAHMOS/10281/1/10.html |archive-date=28 July 2013}}

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A demonstration flight was carried out at HAL Nashik on 25 June 2016 as a modified Su-30MKI carrying BrahMos-A underwent a successful trial flight,{{cite magazine|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/iaf-su-30mki-jet-carrying-brahmos-cruise-completes-first-flight-demonstration/1/700628.html|title=First successful test flight of Su-30MKI armed with Brahmos|magazine=India Today|access-date=25 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160626131036/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/iaf-su-30mki-jet-carrying-brahmos-cruise-completes-first-flight-demonstration/1/700628.html|archive-date=26 June 2016}} the first time a heavyweight supersonic cruise missile had been integrated on a long-range fighter aircraft; the project to adapt the weapon for air launch was approved in 2011, but was bogged down with technology transfer and intellectual property rights concerns. To carry the missile, the Su-30MKI undercarriage had to be strengthened, which also required new hard points and structural modifications. The cost of adapting the BrahMos for air launch was "phenomenal", but efforts to downsize the missile were abandoned after an attempt to reduce the size of the ramjet.[http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2016-06-30/brahmos-missile-finally-takes-flight-indian-sukhoi-fighter Brahmos Missile Finally Takes Flight on Indian Sukhoi Fighter] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702022642/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2016-06-30/brahmos-missile-finally-takes-flight-indian-sukhoi-fighter |date=2 July 2016}} – Ainonline.com, 30 June 2016 On 22 November 2017, the missile was successfully test fired for the first time from a Sukhoi-30MKI against a sea-based target in the Bay of Bengal.{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173720|title=Brahmos Flight test from IAF's Su-30MKI fighter aircraft|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=22 November 2017|archive-date=23 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123004701/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173720|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/iaf-first-in-world-to-fire-brahmos-missile-from-air/943949/|title=IAF first in world to fire BrahMos missile from air|date=22 November 2017|access-date=28 February 2019|archive-date=4 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804045700/https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/iaf-first-in-world-to-fire-brahmos-missile-from-air/943949/|url-status=live}} This made the Indian Air Force the first in the world to have successfully tested such a type of air launched trisonic-class missile on a sea-based target.{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1596778|title=Successful Firing of Brahmos Air Launched Missile from Su-30 MKI Aircraft|date=17 December 2019|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=17 December 2019|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217191554/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx%3FPRID%3D1596778|url-status=live}} After the IAF successfully tested BrahMos from a Su-30MKI against a sea-based target, it declared on 17 December 2019 that the integration of BrahMos-A on Su-30 MKI is completed.{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/93269/indian-air-force-declares-integration-of-brahmos-a-onto-su-30mki-complete|title=Indian Air Force declares integration of BrahMos-A onto Su-30MKI complete | Jane's 360|website=janes.com|access-date=6 January 2020|archive-date=19 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219223027/https://www.janes.com/article/93269/indian-air-force-declares-integration-of-brahmos-a-onto-su-30mki-complete|url-status=live}}

50 IAF SU-30MKI will be modified to carry the BrahMos-A missile, these modified Su-30MKIs will have electronic circuits capable of withstanding nuclear electromagnetic pulse. According to the CEO of BrahMos Aerospace, Sudhir Kumar Mishra, BrahMos-A can reach targets thousands of kilometres away considering the range of launch aircraft.{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/upgraded-brahmos-with-500-km-range-ready-ceo-of-brahmos-aerospace/articleshow/70117273.cms|title=Upgraded BrahMos with 500-km range ready: CEO, BrahMos Aerospace|date=8 July 2019|work=The Economic Times|access-date=8 July 2019|archive-date=9 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709123730/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/upgraded-brahmos-with-500-km-range-ready-ceo-of-brahmos-aerospace/articleshow/70117273.cms|url-status=live}} On 20 January 2020, the IAF commissioned its first squadron of Su-30MKI fighters equipped with the BrahMos-A missile.[https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-01-23/first-indian-brahmos-squadron-commissioned First Indian BrahMos Squadron Commissioned] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124235831/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-01-23/first-indian-brahmos-squadron-commissioned |date=24 January 2020 }}. Aviation International News. 23 January 2020. IAF plans to procure 200 BrahMos-A missiles.

IAF test fired BrahMos-A from Su-30MKI on 8 December 2021 and is now ready to enter mass production. The test validated the structural integrity and functional performance. Major airframe assemblies such as non-metallic air frame sections comprising ramjet fuel tank and pneumatic fuel supply system which form the integral part of the Ramjet Engine are now locally developed.{{Cite news|last=Peri|first=Dinakar|date=8 December 2021|title=Air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile ready for serial production|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/air-launched-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile-ready-for-serial-production/article37895724.ece|access-date=8 December 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=8 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208105512/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/air-launched-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile-ready-for-serial-production/article37895724.ece|url-status=live}}

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BrahMos has the capability of attacking surface targets by flying as low as five metres in altitude and the maximum altitude it can fly is 15,000 metres. It has a diameter of 70 cm and a wingspan of 1.7 m.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} It can gain a speed of Mach 3.5, and has a maximum range of 650 km.{{Cite web |title=Brahmos Displays Its 450-Km Reach |url=https://www.magzter.com/stories/News/Geopolitics/Brahmos-Displays-Its-450-Km-Reach |access-date=23 May 2022 |website=www.magzter.com |language=en}} The ship-launched and land-based missiles can carry a 200 kg warhead, whereas the aircraft-launched variant (BrahMos A) can carry a 300 kg warhead. It has a two-stage propulsion system, with a solid-propellant rocket for initial acceleration and a liquid-fuelled ramjet responsible for sustained supersonic cruise. Air-breathing ramjet propulsion is much more fuel-efficient than rocket propulsion, giving the BrahMos a longer range than a pure rocket-powered missile would achieve.

The high speed of the BrahMos likely gives it better target-penetration characteristics than lighter subsonic cruise-missiles, such as Tomahawk. Being twice as heavy and almost four times as fast as Tomahawk, the BrahMos has more than 32 times the on-cruise kinetic energy of a Tomahawk missile, although it carries only 3/5 the payload and a fraction of the range, which suggests that the missile was designed with a different tactical role. Its Mach 2.8 speed means that it cannot be intercepted by some existing missile defence systems and its precision makes it lethal to water targets.{{cite news|title=India places two-billion-dollar order for Russian missiles|url=http://english.pravda.ru/russia/economics/20-08-2008/106153-russian_missiles-0/|access-date=7 February 2013|newspaper=Pravda|date=20 August 2008|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508040155/http://english.pravda.ru/russia/economics/20-08-2008/106153-russian_missiles-0/|archive-date=8 May 2013}}

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Although BrahMos was primarily an anti-ship missile, the BrahMos Block III can also engage land-based targets. It can be launched either in a vertical or inclined position and is capable of covering targets over a 360-degree horizon. The BrahMos missile has an identical configuration for land, sea, and sub-sea platforms.{{cite web|title=More Lethal Indian Army As BrahMos Cruise Missile Inducted Today|url=http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3341|publisher=India-Defence|access-date=7 February 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728081719/http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3341|archive-date=28 July 2013}} The air-launched version has a smaller booster and additional tail fins for added stability during launch. The BrahMos has currently been configured for aerial deployment with the Su-30MKI as its carrier.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} On 5 September 2010 BrahMos created a record for the first supersonic steep dive.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} The BrahMos missile also utilises a "fire-and-forget" system, requiring no additional input from the operator once the missile has been launched.{{Cite book |last=Harris |first=John |title=Performance of a Fire-and-Forget Anti-tank Missile with a Damaged Wing |publisher=Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, 35899, United States |year=2009 |pages=2}}{{Cite web |title=BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile - BrahMos.com |url=https://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=10&sid=10 |access-date=17 October 2022 |website=www.brahmos.com |archive-date=17 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017182058/https://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=10&sid=10 |url-status=dead }}

File:The BrahMos missile fired from an upgraded modular launcher on INS Delhi on 20 April 2022 - 1.jpg fires BrahMos missile ]]

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• Ship-launched, anti-ship variant (operational){{Cite web |title=Ship-based Weapon Complex System - BrahMos.com |url=https://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=15 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=www.brahmos.com}}
• Ship-launched, land-attack variant (operational)
• Land-launched, land-attack variant (operational)
• Land-launched, anti-ship variant (in induction)

• BrahMos Block II land-attack variant (Operational)
• BrahMos Block III land-variant (In induction){{cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?735916 |title=Army to Have Another BrahMos Missile Regiment |publisher=News.outlookindia.com |date=23 September 2011 |access-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017032439/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?735916 |archive-date=17 October 2011 }}
• File:BrahMos-ER fired from INS Chennai on 5 March 2022 - 1.jpg firing a BrahMos missile]]Anti-aircraft carrier variant (tested in March 2012) – the missile gained the capability to attack aircraft carriers using the supersonic vertical dive variant of the missile that could travel up to 290 km.{{Cite web |title=BrahMos develops anti-aircraft carrier variant of the missile :: BrahMos.com |url=https://brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=158 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=brahmos.com}}{{cite news|title=Anti-aircraft carrier variant of BrahMos successfully test-fired|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article3268072.ece|access-date=24 July 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=1 April 2012|location=Chennai, India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111040210/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article3268072.ece|archive-date=11 January 2016}}

• Air-launched, anti-ship variant (operational){{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/93797/indian-air-force-commissions-first-squadron-of-su-30mki-fighters-armed-with-the-brahmos-a-missile|title=Janes | Latest defence and security news|access-date=22 January 2020|archive-date=22 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122121025/https://www.janes.com/article/93797/indian-air-force-commissions-first-squadron-of-su-30mki-fighters-armed-with-the-brahmos-a-missile|url-status=live}}
• Air-launched, land-attack variant (operational){{cite web|url = http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=13652|title = Indian Military News Headlines |publisher = Bharat-Rakshak.com|access-date = 3 December 2010|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101027071501/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=13652|archive-date = 27 October 2010|df = dmy-all}}{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/mil_avi/miss_muni/20080805_brahMos_aerospace.html |title=Aerial, sub-surface variants of the BrahMos cruise missile ready for tests |publisher=Domain-b.com |date=5 August 2008 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109233326/http://www.domain-b.com/aero/mil_avi/miss_muni/20080805_brahMos_aerospace.html |archive-date=9 January 2010 }}

• Submarine-launched, anti-ship variant – (ready for induction){{Cite web |title=Submarine Launch Version - BrahMos.com |url=https://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=20 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=www.brahmos.com}}
• Submarine-launched, land-attack variant (ready for induction)

In 2016, India became a member of the MTCR. India and Russia are now planning to jointly develop a new generation of BrahMos missiles with 400, 800 and even 1500 km-plus range and an ability to hit protected targets with pinpoint accuracy.{{Cite web |date=24 November 2020 |title=India now working on 1,500-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile |url=https://theprint.in/defence/india-now-working-on-1500-km-range-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile/550924/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204100808/https://theprint.in/defence/india-now-working-on-1500-km-range-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile/550924/ |archive-date=4 February 2021 |access-date=27 January 2021 |website=The Print}}

File:Brahmos and Brahmos-M size comparison.JPG

BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) or BrahMos-MA is a shortened version based on the existing BrahMos system. A model of the new variant was revealed on 20 February 2013, at the 15th anniversary celebrations of BrahMos Corporation. It will maintain range of 290 km and speed of Mach 3.5 but will weigh around 1.5 tons, with a length of 6 metres and a diameter of 50 cm, making it 50% lighter and three metres shorter than its predecessor.{{cite web |title=BrahMos to showcase a mockup of a new missile at DEFEXPO-2014 held in India – News – Russian Aviation |url=http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2014/2/6/2163/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222060732/http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2014/2/6/2163/ |archive-date=22 February 2014}} The first test flight was expected to take place in late 2024 induction by the end of 2025.{{Cite web |last=Giovanni |date=9 February 2023 |title=Brahmos NG Missile Trials to Begin in Late 2024: CEO |url=https://www.defense-aerospace.com/brahmos-ng-missile-trials-to-begin-in-late-2024-ceo/ |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=Defense aerospace |language=en-US}}{{cite web |last=Tomas |first=Alexander |date=26 September 2013 |title="Looking for Project 75-I to have vertical launched BrahMos missiles"- Sivathanu Pillai |url=http://indrus.in/economics/2013/09/26/looking_for_project_75-i_to_have_vertical_launched_brahmos_missiles_29689.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016}}{{Cite web |title=BrahMos: Air force to get armed with next generation missile by 2025 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/oct/21/brahmos-air-force-to-get-armed-with-next-generation-missile-by-2025-2510278.html |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=The New Indian Express|date=20 October 2022 }} BrahMos-NG will have lesser radar cross section (RCS) compared to its predecessor, making it harder for air defense systems to detect and engage the target. BrahMos-NG will have Air-launched and Submarine torpedo tube/VLS-launched variants. The missile has been designated as BrahMos-M, BrahMos-NG and BrahMos-MA over the years.{{Cite news |title=BrahMos Mini is now officially Brahmos-NG (Next Generation) |url=https://www.ibcworldnews.com/2015/03/13/brahmos-mini-is-now-officially-brahmos-ng-next-generation/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405230713/https://www.ibcworldnews.com/2015/03/13/brahmos-mini-is-now-officially-brahmos-ng-next-generation/ |archive-date=5 April 2015 }}{{Cite web |title=Air-Launched BrahMos Ready For Tests No Sooner Than 2026 |url=https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/air_launched_brahmos_ready_for_tests_no_sooner_than_2026_untangling_the_confusing_statements_about_indian_russian_missile-11526.html |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=en.defence-ua.com |language=en}} Additionally, the BrahMos-NG will have an AESA radar rather than the mechanically scanned one on the BrahMos.

The missile will arm the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Mikoyan MiG-29K, HAL Tejas,{{cite web |date=21 May 2016 |title=Government open to making BrahMos-NG |url=http://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/4744-government-open-making-brahmos-ng |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526055028/http://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/4744-government-open-making-brahmos-ng |archive-date=26 May 2016 |work=sundayguardianlive.com}} including Dassault Rafale, and HAL Tejas Mk 2 in later stages.{{Cite news |title=India & Russia to develop BrahMos missile for PAK FA 5th generation fighter jet |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-russia-to-develop-brahmos-missile-for-pak-fa-5th-generation-fighter-jet/articleshow/56833757.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207085508/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-russia-to-develop-brahmos-missile-for-pak-fa-5th-generation-fighter-jet/articleshow/56833757.cms |archive-date=7 February 2017 |access-date=4 February 2017 |newspaper=The Economic Times}}{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=31 May 2023 |title=We have BrahMos modified aircraft in almost all squadrons of the IAF: Air Chief Marshal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/we-have-brahmos-modified-aircraft-in-almost-all-squadrons-of-the-iaf-air-chief-marshal/article66915942.ece |access-date=30 January 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} Submarine launched variant will be capable of being fired from the new P75I class of submarines.{{Cite web |last=Gady |first=Franz-Stefan |title=India Developing BrahMos-NG Missile for Project 75I Submarines |url=https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/india-developing-brahmos-ng-missile-for-project-75i-submarines/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903180057/https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/india-developing-brahmos-ng-missile-for-project-75i-submarines/ |archive-date=3 September 2019 |access-date=18 August 2019 |website=The Diplomat |language=en-US}} The Sukhoi Su-30MKI would carry three missiles while other combat aircraft would carry one each.{{cite news |date=20 February 2013 |title=Smaller version of BrahMos missile being developed for IAF |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-02-19/news/37179810_1_version-of-brahmos-missile-brahmos-officials-brahmos-aerospace |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 |access-date=20 February 2013 |newspaper=The Economic Times}}{{cite news |date=20 February 2013 |title=Smaller version of BrahMos missile being developed |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/smaller-version-of-brahmos-missile-being-developed-for-iaf_830168.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003203253/http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/smaller-version-of-brahmos-missile-being-developed-for-iaf_830168.html |archive-date=3 October 2013 |access-date=20 February 2013 |newspaper=Zee News}}

BrahMos Aerospace is planning to manufacture BrahMos-NG in Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Air Force already confirmed a requirement of 400 missile that will cost around ₹8,000 crore and be delivered within 5 years of time period.{{Cite web |last=Srivastava |first=Rajiv |date=24 August 2021 |title=Uttar Pradesh to start manufacturing BrahMos missiles soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uttar-pradesh-to-start-manufacturing-brahmos-missiles-soon/articleshow/85592222.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uttar-pradesh-to-start-manufacturing-brahmos-missiles-soon/articleshow/85592222.cms |archive-date=12 September 2021 |access-date=12 September 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} At the World Defense Show in February 2024, BrahMos Export Director Pravin Pathak disclosed that the initial flight samples of the BrahMos-NG will be gathered for flight testing concurrently with the building of the manufacturing factory, with an anticipated launch date of late 2025 or early 2026.{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Sakshi |date=6 February 2024 |title=India's 'Next-Gen' BrahMos Cruise Missile, Developed With Russia, To Begin State Trials By 2025 |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/missile-set-to-begin-state-trials-before-2025/ |access-date=7 February 2024 |website=The EurAsian Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Chacko |first=Joseph P. |date=6 February 2024 |title=BrahMos NG Production to Start in 2025, 2 New Export Deals this year |url=https://frontierindia.com/brahmos-ng-production-to-start-in-2025-2-new-export-deals-this-year/ |access-date=7 February 2024 |website=Frontier India |language=en-GB}}

In August 2024, Co-director of the project, Alexander Maksichev revealed that the flight trials of BrahMoA-MA will begin in 2026 and the company is now engaged in preparing the detailed design documents. This difference in timeline and name designation, however, led to a question that whether India and Russian projects are different.{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Sakshi |date=2024-08-17 |title=India, Russia "Scrap" BrahMos NG Missile; Rebrands It As BrahMos-MA Air-Launched Supersonic Missile |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/muscle-in-the-air-launched-brahmos/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=EURASIAN TIMES |language=en-US}}

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File:A scaled down model of Brahmos-II at Aero India 2013.jpg 2013]]

BrahMos-II is a hypersonic cruise missile currently under development, expected to have characteristics similar to the 3M22 Zircon.{{cite news |date=10 January 2012 |title=BrahMos 2 Hypersonic Missile to be ready in five years |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-01-10/news/30611918_1_brahmos-aerospace-air-version-brahmos-missile |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 |access-date=23 February 2012 |newspaper=The Economic Times}} Development could take 7–8 years to complete.[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brahmos-pushing-hypersonic-ramjet-technology-as-scramjet-416119/ BrahMos pushing hypersonic ramjet technology as scramjet stopgap] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20160730173754/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brahmos-pushing-hypersonic-ramjet-technology-as-scramjet-416119/|date=30 July 2016}} – Flightglobal.com, 27 August 2015

The former President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam asked BrahMos Aerospace to develop an advanced version of the BrahMos cruise missile to maintain India's lead in the field.{{cite news |date=June 2011 |title=Kalam for developing BrahMos' hypersonic version |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/13/stories/2011061355831200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823162450/http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/13/stories/2011061355831200.htm |archive-date=23 August 2011 |access-date=10 March 2012 |newspaper=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}} He stated that a hypersonic version of BrahMos would be needed that could deliver its payload and return to base.{{cite web |date=13 June 2011 |title=Work on BrahMos' hypersonic version to begin this year: Russian official |url=http://www.stratpost.com/work-on-brahmos-hypersonic-version-to-begin-this-year-russian-official |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110827032108/http://www.stratpost.com/work-on-brahmos-hypersonic-version-to-begin-this-year-russian-official |archive-date=27 August 2011 |access-date=4 August 2012 |publisher=StratPost}}

In 2020, India deployed BrahMos along with long range cruise missile Nirbhay and Akash surface to air missile to deter Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.{{cite web|title=Brahmos, Akash and Nirbhay: India rolls out its missiles to counter Chinese threat|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/brahmos-akash-and-nirbhay-india-rolls-out-its-missiles-to-counter-chinese-threat/story-USsylwt4wxOaXzrml07DgJ.html|work=Shishur Gupta|date=28 September 2020|access-date=28 September 2020|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928181337/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/brahmos-akash-and-nirbhay-india-rolls-out-its-missiles-to-counter-chinese-threat/story-USsylwt4wxOaXzrml07DgJ.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=India-China border standoff: Brahmos, Akash, Nirbhay missiles deployed to counter PLA threat|date=29 September 2020 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-china-border-standoff-brahmos-akash-nirbhay-missiles-deployed-to-counter-pla-threat/659506|access-date=29 September 2020|archive-date=6 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006234747/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-china-border-standoff-brahmos-akash-nirbhay-missiles-deployed-to-counter-pla-threat/659506|url-status=live}}

It was reported that India used BrahMos missiles as part of its Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025 against suspected terrorist targets and training camps at 9 locations inside Pakistan. On 10 May 2025, India reportedly used BrahMos missiles from Sukhoi Su-30MKI in successful precision strikes on Pakistani airbases during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.

{{Cite news|date=2025-05-10|title=IAF strikes 11 Pakistani airbases, inflicts severe damage; Targets include Nur Khan, Sargodha, and Skardu|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-pakistan-ceasefire-iaf-strikes-11-pakistani-airbases-inflicts-severe-damage-targets-include-nur-khan-sargodha-and-skardu/articleshow/121060642.cms?from=mdr|issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite news |title=Brahmos Strike And Mayhem In Pakistan: The Inside Story Behind Ceasefire|url=https://www.news18.com/india/brahmos-strike-and-mayhem-in-pakistan-the-inside-story-behind-ceasefire-ws-l-9332168.html|access-date=11 May 2025|work=News18}}{{Cite news |title=For the first time ever, India likely used a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to attack Pakistan|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/for-the-first-time-ever-india-likely-used-a-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile-to-attack-pakistan/3840173/|access-date=11 May 2025|work=Financial Express}}{{Cite news |title=BrahMos makes combat debut with strikes on Pak airbases|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/brahmos-makes-combat-debut-with-strikes-on-pak-airbases/amp|access-date=11 May 2025|work=The Tribune}} Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, while speaking at an event in Azerbaijan on the 29th of May said that his armed forces were prepared to retaliate against India at 4:30 in the morning of May 10 but before that hour even arrived, India once again launched a missile attack using BrahMos in various provinces of Pakistan, which struck 9 PAF airbases including PAF Base Nur Khan, PAF Base Bholari, PAF Base Shahbaz, and PAF Base Mushaf and 2 airports located in Sialkot and Sukkur.{{Cite news |last=Chaudhury |first=Dipanjan Roy |date=2025-05-29 |title=Shehbaz Sharif admits Pakistan caught unawares by Brahmos |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/shehbaz-sharif-admits-pakistan-caught-unawares-by-brahmos/articleshow/121497528.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-05-30 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite news|date=2025-05-10|title=IAF strikes 11 Pakistani airbases, inflicts severe damage; Targets include Nur Khan, Sargodha, and Skardu|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-pakistan-ceasefire-iaf-strikes-11-pakistani-airbases-inflicts-severe-damage-targets-include-nur-khan-sargodha-and-skardu/articleshow/121060642.cms?from=mdr|issn=0013-0389}} His admission confirms that Pakistan was unable to intercept the BrahMos missiles, launched either by the IAF or the Indian Army. The use of BrahMos was confirmed by the Indian Prime minister in a speech {{cite news |last1=BrahMos |title=BrahMos Gave Pak Sleepless Nights |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-brahmos-missile-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-pm-modi-in-kanpour-brahmos-gave-pakistan-sleepless-nights-8546401#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll |access-date=30 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250530150946/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-brahmos-missile-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-pm-modi-in-kanpour-brahmos-gave-pakistan-sleepless-nights-8546401#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll |archive-date=2025-05-30}}

The events of May 2025 were viewed by analysts as a demonstration of the BrahMos missile system’s precision and operational reliability in real combat conditions.{{Cite news |last=Bhirani |first=Garvit |date=2025-05-20 |title=India's BrahMos missile—that hit Pakistan air bases—superior to China's air defences, says expert Sanjeev Srivastava {{!}} Today News |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/indias-brahmos-missile-that-hit-pakistan-air-bases-superior-to-chinas-air-defences-says-expert-sanjeev-srivastava-11747717275287.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250524183558/https://www.livemint.com/news/indias-brahmos-missile-that-hit-pakistan-air-bases-superior-to-chinas-air-defences-says-expert-sanjeev-srivastava-11747717275287.html |archive-date=2025-05-24 |access-date=2025-06-01 |work=mint |language=en}} Notably, Pakistani air defense systems, such as the HQ-9B, failed to intercept any of the incoming missiles, highlighting vulnerabilities in their defensive infrastructure, showcasing BrahMos missile system's combat effectiveness.{{Cite news |date=2025-05-30 |title=China’s deafening silence on arms sent to Pakistan comes amid desi roar of Indian firepower |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/chinas-deafening-silence-on-arms-sent-to-pakistan-comes-amid-desi-roar-of-indian-firepower/articleshow/121508589.cms |access-date=2025-06-01 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

File:Indian Army's BrahMos Mobile Autonomous Launchers (MAL) (2).JPG

On 21 June 2007, the Indian Army raised its first BrahMos regiment, designated 861 Missile Regiment, equipped with Block I variant. Before the induction, four tests were conducted successfully including two by Army personnel. The induction took place one year before scheduled delivery in July 2008. Two mobile launchers and mobile command post was delivered.{{Cite news |date=2007-06-21 |title=BrahMos cruise missile inducted into Army |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/brahmos-cruise-missile-inducted-into-army/articleshow/2139031.cms |access-date=2025-01-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The first regiment with five mobile launcher cost $83 million to set up.{{cite news|title=Indian Army Demands More Missile Regiments|url=http://brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=115|access-date=7 July 2013|newspaper=Brahmos|date=27 January 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907161508/http://brahmos.com/newscenter.php?newsid=115|archive-date=7 September 2013}}

By 2009, after multiple tests, Block II variant of the missile with advanced seeker was ready for induction. This will be followed by raising of two regiments of Block II BrahMos Weapon System. Around 260 missiles would be bought. The deal would cost over {{INRConvert|8000|c|lk=on|year=2009}}.{{cite news |last=Dutta |first=Sujan |date=5 April 2009 |title=Army on board, navy at sea |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090405/jsp/frontpage/story_10776641.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526054003/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090405/jsp/frontpage/story_10776641.jsp |archive-date=26 May 2011 |access-date=31 August 2010 |work=The Telegraph (India) |location=Calcutta, India}}

On 9 November 2011, the second regiment equipped with BrahMos Block II was officially commissioned with 16 weapon systems. The delivery was completed ahead of schedule. Reports also confirmed that two more regiments were also planned including one equipped with Block III variant.{{Cite news |date=2011-11-09 |title=Second regiment of BrahMos cruise missiles commissioned |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/second-regiment-of-brahmos-cruise-missiles-commissioned/articleshow/10669886.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

On 4 March 2012, the Army test fired a BrahMos missile at the Pokhran Field Firing Range. Following this, the second regiment of BrahMos, meant for desert warfare, was operationalised. The third regiment was already on order and would be inducted in Arunachal Pradesh. Each of the two new regiments would have 65 missiles, five Mobile Autonomous Launchers and two mobile command post. The development was confirmed by the then Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony in a written reply in the Parliament.{{Cite news |date=2012-03-21 |title=BrahMos missile fully operational with two Army regiments: Govt |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/brahmos-missile-fully-operational-with-two-army-regiments-govt/articleshow/12356888.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-01-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

In 2015, Indian Army activated the third regiment of BrahMos Block II missiles, designated 344 Missile Regiment. The regiment which took part in the Republic Day Parade in 2025 was the latest BrahMos regiment.

On 3 August 2016, it was reported that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared a fourth regiment for the "steep-dive" (Block 3) variant of the BrahMos missile at a cost of {{INRConvert|4300|c|lk=on|year=2016}}. The regiment would have 100 missiles, 5 mobile autonomous launchers on 12×12 heavy-duty trucks and a mobile command post. The regiment would be deployed in northeast region along the Line of Actual Control. These missiles have a steep dive capability of up to 75° which would be increased to 90°. As of then, the Army had inducted three regiments of Block 1 and 2 variants since 2007.{{Cite news |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |date=2018-07-14 |title=Army to get steep-dive BrahMos missile regiment for China front |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-to-get-steep-dive-brahmos-missile-regiment-for-china-front/articleshow/53515126.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst |access-date=2025-01-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite news |date=2016-08-03 |title=Army to get steep-dive BrahMos missile regiment for China front |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-to-get-steep-dive-brahmos-missile-regiment-for-china-front/articleshow/53514581.cms |access-date=2025-01-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Army to get BrahMos missile regiment for China front |url=https://m.rediff.com/news/commentary/2016/aug/03/army-to-get-brahmos-missile-regiment-for-china-front/e408422f05e1f52d0132d750ab728982 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=m.rediff.com |language=en}}

As of April 2018, the Indian Army's fourth BrahMos regiment was under formation in Ladakh region.{{Cite web |date=2018-04-14 |title=BrahMos missiles to become lighter, better: DRDO scientist |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/Apr/14/brahmos-missiles-to-become-lighter-better-drdo-scientist-1801349.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

On 20 March 2025, it was reported that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had cleared the procurement of additional regiments equipped with BrahMos-ER missiles worth around {{INRConvert|20000|c|lk=|year=2025}}.{{Cite news |date=2025-03-21 |title=Modernisation proposals worth Rs 54,000 crore get ministry of defence's initial nod |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/modernisation-proposals-worth-rs-54000-crore-get-ministry-of-defences-initial-nod/articleshow/119278163.cms |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

• Thanjavur AFS:{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/sulur-air-base-to-get-one-more-lca-squadron/articleshow/68192399.cms|title=Sulur air base to get one more LCA squadron|date=28 February 2019|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 February 2020|archive-date=24 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224162830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/sulur-air-base-to-get-one-more-lca-squadron/articleshow/68192399.cms|url-status=live}} 47 Wing
• No. 222 Squadron (Tigersharks) (Air launched BrahMos){{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/01/04/thanjavur-south-india-first-sukhoi-squadron.html|title=Thanjavur set to host South India's first Sukhoi Squadron|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=20 February 2020|archive-date=5 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105141057/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/01/04/thanjavur-south-india-first-sukhoi-squadron.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-sukhoi-30-fighter-jets-will-help-check-chinese-footprint-in-indian-ocean/story-z5znqEDRVU5RfcBmfLl0GL.html|title=How Sukhoi-30 fighter jets will help check Chinese footprint in Indian Ocean|date=20 January 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=20 February 2020|archive-date=20 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220084854/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-sukhoi-30-fighter-jets-will-help-check-chinese-footprint-in-indian-ocean/story-z5znqEDRVU5RfcBmfLl0GL.html|url-status=live}}

As of July 2024, 40 Sukhoi Su-30MKIs have been modified to carry BrahMos missiles. The range of air launched BrahMos is already upgraded to 450 km and will be increased to 800+ km. Another 84 jets will be modified under the Super Sukhoi upgrade programme.{{Cite news |title='Draft note' on Sukhoi upgrade project all set to head for PM-led panel's nod |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/india-finalizes-plan-to-upgrade-sukhoi-30mki-fighter-jets-with-advanced-capabilities/articleshow/111910699.cms |access-date=2024-07-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

BrahMos has become the primary strike missile deployed in the Navy fleet. Most of the modern destroyers, frigates and corvettes are being equipped with this missile.{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=BrahMos In Naval & Maritime Domain – Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin – News for aerospace and defence in India |url=https://www.iadb.in/2023/08/03/brahmos-in-naval-maritime-domain/,%20https://www.iadb.in/2023/08/03/brahmos-in-naval-maritime-domain/ |access-date=23 January 2024 |language=en-US}}

By 2016, 10 frontline warships of the Navy was equipped with BrahMos.

On 30 March 2023, MoD inked a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range) {NGMMCB (LR)} and BrahMos Missiles at an approximate cost of over {{INRConvert|1700|c|lk=on|year=2023}}. The delivery of NGMMCBs is scheduled to commence from 2027. Reportedly, the orders include 2 batteries. Each battery would include 4 Tatra launch vehicles, each carrying 3 BrahMos missiles each, a mobile command post and a mobile tracking radar. These will be initially deployed from INS Trata in Mumbai which is a coastal missile defence battery base. The NGMMCB will replace P-15 Termit anti ship missile batteries.{{Cite web |title=Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) & BrahMos Missiles worth Rs 1,700 crore |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1912292 |access-date=31 March 2023 |website=pib.gov.in}}{{Cite web |title=Indian MoD approves procurement of coastal batteries armed with BrahMos missiles |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indian-mod-approves-procurement-of-coastal-batteries-armed-with-brahmos-missiles |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Janes.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Raghuvanshi |first=Vivek |date=2023-04-07 |title=India awards contracts for Akash and BrahMos missiles, plus more ships |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2023/04/07/india-awards-contracts-for-akash-and-brahmos-missiles-plus-more-ships/ |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=Defense News |language=en}}

On 21 February 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Security of India cleared the acquisition of over 220 BrahMos-ER for deployment on warships of Indian Navy.{{Cite news |first= |date=22 February 2024 |title=CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/ccs-approves-rs-19000-cr-mega-indian-navy-deal-for-brahmos-missiles20240222093003/ |work=ANI News}}{{Cite news |last=George |first=Sarahbeth |date=25 February 2024 |title=Drones, Missiles, Radars, Fighter jets: Indian armed forces to get nearly 1 lakh crore infusion for game-changer tech |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drones-missiles-radars-fighter-jets-indian-armed-forces-to-get-nearly-1-lakh-crore-infusion-for-game-changer-tech/articleshow/107981352.cms |access-date=25 February 2024 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}} A deal worth around {{INRConvert|19518.65|c|lk=on|year=2024}} for missile procurement has been signed on 1 March 2024 by BAPL and MoD along with a deal of {{INRConvert|988.07|c|lk=on|year=2024}} for shipborne BrahMos launch systems.{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=1 March 2024 |title=Defence Ministry seals procurement deals worth ₹39,125 crore |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-ministry-signs-contracts-worth-over-39000-crore-for-brahmos-missiles-close-in-weapon-systems-radars-and-mig-29-engines/article67903148.ece |access-date=1 March 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

During 2025 India–Pakistan standoff, multiple Indian Naval Ships undertook several successful anti-ship firings in the Arabian Sea to revalidate the preparedness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range, precise offensive strikes.{{Cite news |date=2025-04-27 |title=Indian Navy conducts successful anti-ship missile firings to demonstrate combat readiness |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-conducts-successful-anti-ship-missile-firings-to-demonstrate-combat-readiness/articleshow/120660099.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-05-02 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

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In 2017, the Shore-based Anti-ship Missile System Acquisition Project for the maritime force was first conceptualized, while in 2020 the Office of the President approved its inclusion in the Horizon 2 Priority Projects.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166596|title=DND inks P18.9-B cruise missiles deal with Indian firm|website=Philippine News Agency |access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131115738/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166596|url-status=live}}

In March 2021, the Department of National Defense (DND) signed an arms agreement with India to potentially acquire Indian weapons, including the BrahMos missile.{{cite web |date=3 March 2021 |title=Philippines signs agreement with India for world's fastest supersonic missiles |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-signs-agreement-with-india-for-worlds-fastest-supersonic-missiles |website=The Straits Times |access-date=4 March 2021 |language=en |archive-date=3 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303203429/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-signs-agreement-with-india-for-worlds-fastest-supersonic-missiles |url-status=live }}

In 27 December 2021, two special allotment release orders (SARO) — worth Php 1.3 billion (₹190 crore) and Php 1.535 billion (₹224 crore) — were issued by the Department of Budget Management (DBM) for the Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile System Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy. The SARO allows the DND to finalise contracts for military projects.{{cite news |date=29 December 2021 |title=₱5B released for missile system, combat choppers |url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/201506/₱5b-released-for-missile-system-combat-choppers |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=29 December 2021 |archive-date=29 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229073500/https://globalnation.inquirer.net/201506/%E2%82%B15b-released-for-missile-system-combat-choppers |url-status=live }}

In 31 December 2021, BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd's representatives received the Notice of Award (NOA) for the project worth US$374,962,800. A contract was signed on 28 January 2022. It includes at least 3 batteries as part of the agreement. A battery will have at least 3 mobile firing units, plus attached command and control, radar, and support vehicles and units. Each mobile firing unit has 3 ready-to-fire BrahMos anti-ship supersonic missiles, with the export variant having a maximum range of around 290 kilometers.{{Cite web |title=Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System |url=https://thediplomat.com/2022/01/philippines-confirms-purchase-of-brahmos-supersonic-missile-system/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115031843/https://thediplomat.com/2022/01/philippines-confirms-purchase-of-brahmos-supersonic-missile-system/ |archive-date=15 January 2022 |access-date=15 January 2022 |website=The Diplomat}}{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=28 January 2022 |title=Philippines inks deal worth $375 million for BrahMos missiles |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/philippines-inks-deal-worth-375-million-for-brahmos-missiles/article38338340.ece |access-date=13 March 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=18 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218121814/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/philippines-inks-deal-worth-375-million-for-brahmos-missiles/article38338340.ece |url-status=live }}

The batteries will be operated by the Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion of the Philippine Marine Corps' Coastal Defense Regiment.{{cite news |last1=Sadongdong |first1=Martin |date=24 June 2022 |title=Marines, Army activate new battalions |publisher=Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/24/marines-army-activate-new-battalions/ |url-status=live |access-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230911025047/https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/24/marines-army-activate-new-battalions/ |archive-date=11 September 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Nepomuceno |first1=Priam |title=PMC activates battalion to operate BrahMos missile system |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1171661 |access-date=2 July 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=7 April 2022}}

Philippines Marine Corps personnel has also completed their mandatory operator training under the supervision of BrahMos Aerospace and the Indian Navy in 2023. Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar felicitated Philippines Marine Corps personnel in a valedictory ceremony in India. Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Hari Kumar said that the induction of the BrahMos missile into the Philippine Marine Corps will strengthen the country's maritime capability and will contribute to the collective maritime security within the region.{{cite web |date=19 February 2023 |title=Philippine Navy personnel complete operator training of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile |url=https://theigmp.org/philippine-navy-personnel-complete-operator-training-of-indias-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230911024759/https://theigmp.org/philippine-navy-personnel-complete-operator-training-of-indias-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missile/ |archive-date=11 September 2023 |access-date=20 February 2023 |website=IgMp}}{{cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Philippines starts getting Brahmos units from India; BrahMos Ship Borne variant deal with Indonesia |url=https://theigmp.org/philippines-starts-getting-brahmos-units-from-india-brahmos-ship-borne-variant-deal-with-indonesia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230911024557/https://theigmp.org/philippines-starts-getting-brahmos-units-from-india-brahmos-ship-borne-variant-deal-with-indonesia/ |archive-date=11 September 2023 |access-date=16 December 2022 |website=IgMp}}

On 19 April 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the first units of the BrahMos Missile Systems were delivered to the Philippine Marine Corps via Indian Air Force's C-17 and Il-76 transport aircraft.{{Cite news |date=2024-04-19 |title=BrahMos delivery to Philippines to start from today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/brahmos-delivery-to-philippines-to-start-from-today/articleshow/109412515.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240419071015/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/brahmos-delivery-to-philippines-to-start-from-today/articleshow/109412515.cms |archive-date=2024-04-19 |access-date=2024-04-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{cite web |last1=Peri |first1=Dinakar |date=19 April 2024 |title=India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-delivers-first-batch-of-brahmos-to-philippines/article68084161.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=Eye on China: First batch of BrahMos missiles lands in Philippines from India |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/story/eye-on-china-first-batch-of-brahmos-missiles-lands-in-philippines-from-india-426141-2024-04-19 |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Business Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Ritu |date=2024-04-18 |title=Indian Missiles In South China Sea! Philippines To Receive BrahMos Missiles From Tomorrow – Source |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/indian-missiles-in-south-china-sea-to-push-back/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News |language=en-US}} The deliveries to the Philippines was held up for a few months as the two nations hadn’t signed a non-disclosure agreement, various sources stated.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-18 |title=India to deliver 1st batch of BrahMos missiles to Philippines on Friday |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-to-deliver-1st-batch-of-brahmos-missiles-to-philippines-on-friday-101713454296587.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240419122018/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-to-deliver-1st-batch-of-brahmos-missiles-to-philippines-on-friday-101713454296587.html |archive-date=2024-04-19 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Mayank |date=2024-04-04 |title=India to complete largest defence export deal; BrahMos missiles set to reach Philippines |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Apr/18/india-to-complete-largest-defence-export-deal-brahmos-missiles-set-to-reach-philippines |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2024-04-19 |title=India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-delivers-first-batch-of-brahmos-to-philippines/article68084161.ece |access-date=2024-04-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} The delivery of the first battery was conducted with support from civilian aircraft agencies after a non-stop six-hour journey.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Mayank |date=2025-04-20 |title=BrahMos export: Second battery of missile shipped out for Philippines |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2025/Apr/20/brahmos-export-second-battery-of-missile-shipped-out-for-philippines |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

On 20 April 2025, India delivered the second battery of BrahMos cruise missiles to Philippines via sea.

In September 2016, it was revealed that the Russian Defense Ministry is interested in purchasing the air-launched BrahMos to arm their Su-30SM fighters. So far, Russia has not purchased the missile system for the Russian Air Force.{{cite web |url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2016/september/2912-russian-air-force-shows-interest-for-air-launched-variant-of-the-brahmos-missile.html |title=Russian Air Force shows interest for air-launched variant of the BrahMos missile |website=Air Recognition |access-date=1 January 2017 |archive-date=28 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828062150/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2016/september/2912-russian-air-force-shows-interest-for-air-launched-variant-of-the-brahmos-missile.html |url-status=live }}

The BrahMos could be fitted to only few, if any, of the new ships of the Russian Navy. The updated Gorshkov-class frigates which are the latest type of frigate being built could possibly accommodate the missile. No BrahMos missile has been bought and inducted by the navy.{{cite web |date=14 February 2013 |title=Admiral Gorshkov Class Frigates, Russia |url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/admiral-gorshkov/ |website=Naval Technology |access-date=13 February 2013 |archive-date=7 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207141510/http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/admiral-gorshkov |url-status=live }}

In October 2019, the Philippine Army was reported to be in discussion with India for a possible BrahMos missile sale for at least 2 batteries to be acquired under the Land Based Missile System Acquisition (LBMS) Project.{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/philippine_army_to_buy_brahmos_missiles_and_more_hardware.html |title=Philippine army to buy BrahMos missiles and more hardware |website=Army Recognition |date=8 October 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019 |archive-date=9 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009043332/https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/philippine_army_to_buy_brahmos_missiles_and_more_hardware.html |url-status=live }} These systems are planned to be operated by the 1st Land Based Missile System Battery of the Army Artillery Regiment, which was activated in October 2019.{{cite news |last1=Mangosing |first1=Frances |date=3 October 2019 |title=Philippine Army launches Aviation Regiment, air defense and missile units |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1173055/philippine-army-launches-aviation-regiment-air-defense-and-missile-units |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240325005949/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1173055/philippine-army-launches-aviation-regiment-air-defense-and-missile-units |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=21 June 2022 |work=Inquirer.net |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}

In 2022 January 21, the Philippine Army announced plans to purchase two of BrahMos medium-range missile defense systems within the 3rd horizon of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (R-AFPMP) scheduled at the start of 2023 to the end of 2027.{{cite web |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166017 |title=PH Army next to get BrahMos missiles under AFP modernization |website=Philippine News Agency |date=21 January 2022 |access-date=21 January 2022 |archive-date=21 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121072856/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166017 |url-status=live }}

Brazil has shown interest in the missile system. The discussions for signing a deal with BrahMos Aerospace to procure the missiles are on. The Commander of the Brazilian Army, General Tomas Ribeiro Paiva, already visited India to have a look at a military exercise being conducted at the Pokhran field firing ranges in August 2023.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Dalip |date=2024-08-02 |title=BrahMos finds global attention with Brazil delegation set to visit India |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/brahmos-finds-global-attention-with-brazil-delegation-set-to-visit-india/article68478136.ece |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}} A new Brazilian delegation is poised to visit India in August 2024 to discuss the sea version of the missile, to possible fit the future {{sclass|Tamandaré|frigate|0}} frigates and the Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile System variant.{{Cite news|url=https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/4954000/akash-ng-ejercito-mantenimiento-submarinos-armada-factor-india-accion|title=Brasil negocia con India la incorporación de Akash NG para su Ejército y el mantenimiento de submarinos para la Armada|date=7 August 2024|website=Infodefensa|language=es}}

Vietnam was included in the "definite list of countries" which have expressed interest in BrahMos as per a report in 2021.

On 22 December 2024, it was reported that a deal worth $700 million for the sale of BrahMos to Vietnam is to be signed within few months. The initial techno-commercial had been exchanged, while the draft agreement (which includes the final deal amount, delivery timeline, payment terms, and other details from the manufacturer) is awaited. The orders are expected from both Vietnamese Army and Vietnamese Navy. The deal can make Vietnam the second country to purchase the missile system.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-22 |title=Exclusive: Vietnam, India close to finalising BrahMos deal |url=https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-vietnam-india-close-to-finalising-brahmos-deal-786028 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=WION |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-24 |title=India-Vietnam $700M BrahMos deal boosts defence exports: All about it |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/india-vietnam-700m-brahmos-deal-defence-exports-2654648-2024-12-24 |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=India Today |language=en}}

Indonesia has been in discussion with India for the purchase of BrahMos missile since July 2020 during the meet of the then Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in India. As reported in January 2025, a deal worth $450 million for 290 km-range BrahMos missiles is to be signed soon making Indonesia the third export customer after Philippines and Vietnam.{{Cite news |title=Delhi all set to finalise $450 million BrahMos cruise missiles deal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/delhi-all-set-to-finalise-450-million-brahmos-cruise-missiles-deal/articleshow/117158384.cms |access-date=2025-01-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Indonesia's President cancels Pakistan detour as India readies BrahMos loan offer – The Economic Times |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/indonesias-president-cancels-pakistan-detour-as-india-readies-brahmos-loan-offer/articleshow/117155953.cms |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=m.economictimes.com|date=11 January 2025 |last1=Chaudhury |first1=Dipanjan Roy }}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Mayank |date=2025-01-07 |title=Indonesia initiates $450 mn BrahMos missile export deal |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jan/11/indonesia-initiates-450-mn-brahmos-missile-export-deal |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

Multiple reports suggest that the deal will be announced on 25–26 January 2025 during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visit to India as the Republic Day chief guest since India, Russia and Indonesia has trilaterally agreed upon the price of the deal. The final deal could take some time as formal procedures are due. The purchase will be on loan from one of the national banks of India (like the State Bank of India) unlike the previously expected EXIM Bank.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-15 |title=India close to finalising $450 million BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-indonesia-brahmos-missile-final-stage-negotiations-2665186-2025-01-15?_gl=1*3o92l9*_ga*NmJtUnh6N1d6dmhYSXpJOVVETnJPTUlzdUZpdUZZZXpDSFB2Z3dnRlRya2RFZlA1NC1Ra1ljbDFuM2ZJakVGaw..*_ga_6PTEQ0MXGP*MTczNzE4MzE2OC4xMjAuMS4xNzM3MTg0NDA2LjAuMC4w |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Chaudhury |first=Dipanjan Roy |date=2025-01-11 |title=Indonesia's President cancels Pakistan detour as India readies BrahMos loan offer |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indonesias-president-cancels-pakistan-detour-as-india-readies-brahmos-loan-offer/articleshow/117155953.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-01-18 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-16 |title=India finally confirms Indonesia's Prabowo as Republic Day chief guest |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/india-finally-confirms-indonesias-prabowo-as-republic-day-chief-guest-13853418.html |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}

On 26 January, it was reported that an Indonesian delegation led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali visited the BrahMos Aerospace headquarters in order to finalise the proposed deal.{{Cite news |title=India briefs Indonesia on BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles ahead of proposed deal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-briefs-indonesia-on-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missiles-ahead-of-proposed-deal/articleshow/117582511.cms |access-date=2025-01-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2025-01-27 |title=BrahMos deal soon? India may extend Line of Credit to Indonesia for sale of BrahMos missiles |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/brahmos-deal-soon-india-may-extend-line-of-credit-to-indonesia-for-sale-of-brahmos-missiles/articleshow/117598163.cms |access-date=2025-01-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

BrahMos Aerospace has said that several Southeast Asian and Latin American countries have expressed interest in the system, with particular interest in naval and coastal defense versions, and that a "definite list of countries" exists. These countries are Brunei, Chile, Egypt, Malaysia, Oman, South Africa, Venezuela, and Vietnam.{{cite web |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |date=7 January 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-draws-up-nations-list-for-akash-brahmos-export/articleshow/80144307.cms |title=India draws up nations' list for Akash, BrahMos export |website=The Times of India |access-date=8 January 2021 |archive-date=7 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107004957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-draws-up-nations-list-for-akash-brahmos-export/articleshow/80144307.cms |url-status=live }} In the case of Malaysia, they are considering the purchase of the missile for use on its Kedah class warships{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2010/04/27/India-arms-jets-with-BrahMos-missiles/UPI-87681272375563/ |title=India arms jets with BrahMos missiles |website=United Press International |access-date=28 April 2010 |archive-date=10 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210050330/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2010/04/27/India-arms-jets-with-BrahMos-missiles/UPI-87681272375563/ |url-status=live }} and Sukhoi Su-30MKM.{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Ritu |date=2024-05-11 |title=IAF's BrahMos, Su-30 'Pairing' Gets Malaysia, Indonesia Interested; May Buy ALCMs For Their Flankers? |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/iafs-brahmos-su-30-pairing-gets-malaysia/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News |language=en-US}} The intergovernmental agreement between India and Russia to develop the BrahMos stipulates that both countries would have to approve an export sale.{{cite web |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/indian_brahmos_cruise_missile_could_be_exported_to_southeast_asian_and_latin_american_countries_0408.html |title=Indian BrahMos cruise missile could be exported to Southeast Asian and Latin American countries |website=Army Recognition |access-date=5 August 2014 |archive-date=23 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923174440/http://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/indian_brahmos_cruise_missile_could_be_exported_to_southeast_asian_and_latin_american_countries_0408.html |url-status=live }}

One of the major issues regarding sales of the missile is that the nations looking to buy may have stressful relations with allies and trading partners of Russia. China is one of the main nations that has objections about its neighbours getting these missiles for their navies. It views the selling of these missiles as an act of belligerence and interference in the disputed territories like the South China Sea.{{cite web|url=https://www.rbth.com/economics/2014/11/10/brahmos_missile_exports_a_challenging_proposition_39615|title=BrahMos missile exports a challenging proposition|website=Russia Beyond|date=10 November 2014|access-date=11 November 2014|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807154728/https://www.rbth.com/economics/2014/11/10/brahmos_missile_exports_a_challenging_proposition_39615|url-status=live}} China's concerns were believed to be a direct cause behind the unsuccessful sale of BrahMos to Vietnam even though Vietnam has previously acquired and commissioned the Russian Bastion-P coastal defence systems which use the largely-equivalent Yakhont anti-ship missile.{{Cite web |title=BrahMos to Vietnam: Why is China bellyaching? |url=https://sps-aviation.com/experts-speak/?id=99&h=BrahMos-to-Vietnam-Why-is-China-bellyaching |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240419122258/https://www.sps-aviation.com/experts-speak/?id=99&h=BrahMos-to-Vietnam-Why-is-China-bellyaching |archive-date=19 April 2024 |access-date=20 December 2022 |website=SP's Aviation}}{{Cite web |date=17 August 2016 |title=Vietnam People's Navy deploys Bastion-P Mobile Coastal Defense Systems in drills |url=https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2016/august-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4277-vietnam-peoples-navy-deploys-bastion-p-mobile-coastal-defense-systems-in-drills.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240419122543/https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2016/august-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4277-vietnam-peoples-navy-deploys-bastion-p-mobile-coastal-defense-systems-in-drills.html |archive-date=19 April 2024 |access-date=20 December 2022 |website=Navy Recognition |language=en-gb}}

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• {{Army|IND}}: Four BrahMos regiments are known to be in service:
• 861 Missile Regiment (North Rajasthan; raised in 2007) (BrahMos Block I){{cite web |title=Brahmos test fired off the coast of Orissa |url=http://www.indiandefence.com/brahmos-test-fired-coast-orissa-1501/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731234010/http://www.indiandefence.com/brahmos-test-fired-coast-orissa-1501/ |archive-date=31 July 2012 |access-date=6 September 2012 |publisher=Indian Defence}}{{Cite news |date=2023-01-26 |title=Republic Day: Kartavya Path witnesses prowess of Indian weapon systems |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/republic-day-kartavya-path-witnesses-prowess-of-indian-weapon-systems-123012600266_1.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=Business Standard}}
• 1889 Missile Regiment
• 334 Missile Regiment (Zoji La; raised in 2015) (BrahMos Block II){{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2025-01-26 |title=Missile systems at Republic Day parade capture evolving long-range tactical strike options of the military |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/missile-systems-at-republic-day-parade-capture-evolving-long-range-tactical-strike-options-of-the-military/article69143371.ece |access-date=2025-01-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
• 881 Missile Regiment{{Cite news |last=Livemint |date=2018-01-26 |title=Republic Day parade highlights: India showcases military might, cultural diversity |url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/P1clTVeGVvjTyXA5ML6pfN/Republic-Day-2018-live-updates-Parade-to-begin-at-950-am.html |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250121100850/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/P1clTVeGVvjTyXA5ML6pfN/Republic-Day-2018-live-updates-Parade-to-begin-at-950-am.html |archive-date=2025-01-21 |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=mint |language=en}}
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• Thanjavur AFS:
• No. 222 Squadron (Tigersharks)
• {{Naval|IND}}: The following ship classes of the navy are equipped with BrahMos:
• {{sclass|Visakhapatnam|destroyer|1}}
• {{sclass|Delhi|destroyer|1}} – INS Delhi (D61) and INS Mumbai (D62){{Cite web |date=20 April 2022 |title=BrahMos missile successfully tested from Navy's INS Delhi, IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/brahmos-missile-succesfully-tested-navy-ins-delhi-iaf-sukhoi-30-mki-7877736/ |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}
• {{sclass|Rajput|destroyer|1}} – INS Ranvir (D54) and INS Ranvijay (D55){{cite web |title=Ship-based weapon complex system |url=http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209011941/http://brahmos.com/content.php?id=15 |archive-date=9 February 2014 |access-date=7 January 2014 |publisher=Brahmos}}
• {{sclass|Nilgiri|frigate|1|5=2019}}
• {{sclass|Shivalik|frigate|1}}{{cite news |date=21 March 2010 |title=India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-successfully-test-fires-BrahMos-supersonic-cruise-missile/articleshow/5708475.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606143450/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-china-bramos-missiles-modi-government-vietnam/1/683455.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 |access-date=7 January 2014 |newspaper=The Times of India}}
• {{sclass|Talwar|frigate|1}} – Batch 2 onwards{{cite news |date=27 November 2009 |title=Russia floats out first frigate for Indian Navy |url=http://en.ria.ru/russia/20091127/157012714.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107065147/http://en.ria.ru/russia/20091127/157012714.html |archive-date=7 January 2014 |access-date=7 January 2014 |agency=RIA Novosti}}

{{PHI}} – Three BrahMos batteries ordered. Two batteries delivered as of April 2025. Missile base reportedly under construction at Naval Station San Miguel.{{Cite news |date=23 June 2024|title=South China Sea: Philippines' anti-ship missile base puts Scarborough Shoal in cross hairs|url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3267598/south-china-sea-philippines-anti-ship-missile-base-puts-scarborough-shoal-cross-hairs|newspaper=South China Morning Post}}

• {{Marines|PHI}}: operates the BrahMos Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile System (Land-launched, anti-ship variant)
• Coastal Defense Regiment
• Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion

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• {{Navy|INA}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-15 |title=Experts decode significance of $450 million BrahMos deal India is set to ink with Indonesia |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/battle-cry/video/experts-decode-significance-of-450-million-brahmos-deal-india-is-set-to-ink-with-indonesia-2665214-2025-01-15 |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=India Today |language=en}}

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• {{Naval|VIE}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-17 |title=India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-vietnam-brahmos-missile-deal-philippines-2710436-2025-04-17 |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}

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• {{Army|PHI}}{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/philippine_army_to_buy_brahmos_missiles_and_more_hardware.html |title=Philippine army to buy BrahMos missiles and more hardware |website=Army Recognition |date=8 October 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019 |archive-date=9 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009043332/https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/philippine_army_to_buy_brahmos_missiles_and_more_hardware.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166017 |title=PH Army next to get BrahMos missiles under AFP modernization |website=Philippine News Agency |date=21 January 2022 |access-date=21 January 2022 |archive-date=21 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121072856/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166017 |url-status=live }}

• 20 January 2009 – On a test launch, an early developmental variant of the BrahMos missile missed its target at the Pokhran Test Range by 7 km, due to the switching off of GPS satellites and erroneous data from the INS series of satellites. A repeat mission on 4 March 2009 was a success.{{Cite web |title=Why BrahMos failed |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30186315.ece |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=Frontline |date=9 April 2009 |language=en |archive-date=29 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429100656/https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30186315.ece |url-status=live }}
• 12 July 2021 – In a test fire off the coast of Odisha, an extended-range variant of the missile fell off shortly after launch, reportedly due to an error in the propulsion system.{{Cite web |title=BrahMos missile fails during testfiring, falls shortly after takeoff |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/brahmos-missile-fails-during-testfiring-falls-shortly-after-takeoff20210712220530/ |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=ANI News |language=en |archive-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311182236/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/brahmos-missile-fails-during-testfiring-falls-shortly-after-takeoff20210712220530/ |url-status=live }}
• 9 March 2022 – An accidentally fired missile crashed into Pakistan. Pakistan said that the missile took off on the evening of 9 March and it was picked up by its air defence systems. From its initial course, the missile suddenly maneuvered towards Pakistani territory and crashed near Mian Channu city of Punjab province, causing no civilian casualties.{{cite news|title=Pakistan seeks joint probe into Indian missile fiasco|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2347607/pakistan-seeks-joint-probe-into-indian-missile-fiasco|newspaper=Express Tribune|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022|archive-date=14 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314031250/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2347607/pakistan-seeks-joint-probe-into-indian-missile-fiasco|url-status=live}} Pakistan said its air force had "initiated requisite tactical actions" in response as it tracked the missile from its point of origin in India to its point of impact.{{cite news |date=10 March 2022 |title='India to explain what happened in Mian Channu,' says DG ISPR after Indian projectile falls in Pakistan |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1679289 |newspaper=Dawn News}} Pakistan strongly condemned the incident and also cautioned India against recurrence of any such incident in the future.{{cite news|title='India to explain what happened in Mian Channu,' says DG ISPR after Indian projectile falls in Pakistan|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1679289|newspaper=Dawn News|date=10 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022|archive-date=11 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311142411/https://www.dawn.com/news/1679289|url-status=live}} India said the incident was due to a "technical malfunction" and that it was "deeply regrettable". India also said that they have ordered a high-level court of inquiry to look into the incident. While still unconfirmed by both the Indian and Pakistani authorities, sources say that the missile fired was a BrahMos.{{Cite news |date=11 March 2022 |title=India accidentally fires missile into Pakistan |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-60711653 |access-date=12 March 2022 |archive-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311233700/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-60711653 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=11 March 2022 |title=India accidentally fired missile into Pakistan because of 'technical malfunction' |url=https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20220311-india-accidentally-fired-missile-into-pakistan-because-of-technical-malfunction |access-date=12 March 2022 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311223626/https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20220311-india-accidentally-fired-missile-into-pakistan-because-of-technical-malfunction |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|title=Accidentally fired missile into Pakistan due to tech glitch, says India. 'It was BrahMos'|url=https://theprint.in/defence/accidentally-fired-missile-into-pakistan-due-to-tech-glitch-says-india-it-was-brahmos/869387/|access-date=11 March 2022|website=The Print|date=11 March 2022|language=en|archive-date=11 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311142104/https://theprint.in/defence/accidentally-fired-missile-into-pakistan-due-to-tech-glitch-says-india-it-was-brahmos/869387/|url-status=live}} According to Times of India, conventional missiles like the BrahMos also don't have self-destruct mechanisms like the ones available on India's strategic or nuclear missiles.{{cite news|title=Missile firing: IAF inquiry on, but Pak seeks joint probe|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/missile-firing-iaf-inquiry-on-but-pak-seeks-joint-probe/articleshow/90176509.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=13 March 2022|access-date=13 March 2022|archive-date=14 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314031250/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/missile-firing-iaf-inquiry-on-but-pak-seeks-joint-probe/articleshow/90176509.cms|url-status=live}} ThePrint, quoting unnamed sources, claimed that Pakistan's air defence systems were not able to track the missile down and the missile did not veer off from its trajectory and followed the trajectory that it would have in case of a conflict.{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title=Missile accidentally fired 'during inspection' at secret IAF base, Pakistan 'didn't track' |url=https://theprint.in/defence/missile-accidentally-fired-during-inspection-at-secret-iaf-base-pakistan-didnt-track/870814/?amp |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=The Print |archive-date=14 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314031235/https://theprint.in/defence/missile-accidentally-fired-during-inspection-at-secret-iaf-base-pakistan-didnt-track/870814/?amp |url-status=live }}

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