SOURCE: IDRW.ORG TEAM
In a significant development aimed at bolstering India’s strategic deterrence capabilities, the BrahMos Aerospace has initiated work on an extended-range version of its air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). The new missile, an evolution of the existing BrahMos-A, is set to boast a formidable range of 800 kilometers, significantly enhancing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strike capabilities.
Currently armed with the 450km range BrahMos-A, the IAF’s Sukhoi-30MKI fleet is poised to become even more potent with the integration of the extended-range variant. To accommodate the heavier payload, the Sukhoi-30MKI will undergo structural enhancements, primarily focusing on reinforcing the mid and rear fuselage sections. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is entrusted with this critical modification to ensure the aircraft can safely carry the 2.5-ton missile.
The extended-range BrahMos-A ALCM is expected to provide the IAF with unparalleled anti-ship capabilities, enabling it to deter adversaries at considerable distances. This potent combination of aircraft and missile will create a formidable deterrent in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), underlining India’s growing maritime dominance.
The IAF has already deployed a squadron of Sukhoi-30MKI equipped with the BrahMos-A in Tamil Nadu, underscoring the weapon system’s operational significance. With the development of the extended-range variant, India’s aerial strike capabilities are set to reach new heights, further solidifying its position as a regional military power.
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