SOURCE: AFI
BrahMos Corporation has announced a significant rebranding of its upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next-Generation) air-launched cruise missile, now named the BrahMos-MA (Small Aircraft). This rebranding reflects a strategic move to better align the missile’s identity with its intended operational role and enhance its market positioning.
The BrahMos-MA represents the latest advancement in BrahMos Corporation’s missile technology. As a next-generation system, it is designed to be integrated with a variety of small aircraft, expanding its versatility and operational reach. The rebranding to BrahMos-MA underscores its tailored design for smaller platforms while retaining the formidable capabilities of the BrahMos family.
The BrahMos-MA aims to deliver enhanced performance and operational flexibility compared to its predecessors. It features advanced guidance systems and improved aerodynamics to increase its range, accuracy, and effectiveness against a broad spectrum of targets. This missile is expected to play a crucial role in modernizing the air-launched cruise missile capabilities of its users.
On the Russian side, the development of the BrahMos-MA involves a key partnership with Reutov NPO Mashinostroeniya, a prominent entity within the Tactical Missile Weapons Corporation. Reutov NPO Mashinostroeniya, part of Soyuzmash, is contributing its expertise to the BrahMos joint venture, further strengthening the collaboration between India and Russia in missile technology.