Brahmos, the world’s “most formidable” supersonic cruise missile system has been successfully integrated and test-flown with IAF’s Su-30MKI frontline strike fighter. BrahMos is a leading cruise missile capable of hitting targets beyond radar horizons. This fire-and-forget world class missile has the capability to take on targets by flying a combined high-low trajectory, thus evading enemy air defence systems.

CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace Limited Sudhir Kumar Mishra said with the successful flight, the BrahMos air version programme now inches closer towards actual test firing when a 2.5-ton air-to-ground missile will be fired from the Sukhoi-30 soon.

The Su-30-BrahMos combination will carry out air combat operations within and beyond visibility range. It will also provide the IAF with the capability of attacking targets protected by powerful air defence assets. Integration of BRAHMOS with the Su-30MKI will render the weapon a multi-platform capability while making the IAF the only Air Force in the world in procession of a supersonic cruise missile system.