SOURCE: AFI
In a significant development that has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, an Indian official has reportedly confirmed the use of the BrahMos Air-Launched Version (BMAV) in a cross-border incident, allegedly targeting a suspected Indian drone over Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. The confirmation, shared via a video clip circulating on social media, has sparked widespread debate and raised concerns about escalating military confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The clip, attributed to an Anantha Krishnan M explicitly states, “We used the BrahMos Air Version #BMAV. A great day for all those who have worked tirelessly over the years. One name that comes to mind is Dr Venugopal, the first Project Director of BrahMos AV.” The statement suggests that the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, specifically its air-launched variant, was deployed in the operation, marking a notable milestone for India’s defence capabilities. The official’s remarks also pay tribute to Dr Venugopal, credited as a pioneering figure in the development of the BrahMos air-launched system.
India’s Ministry of Defence has not issued an official statement corroborating the clip’s claims, and the authenticity of the video remains unverified by independent sources. However, the mention of Dr Venugopal, a respected figure in India’s defence research community, lends some credibility to the statement, as he is widely recognized for his contributions to the BrahMos program. Posts on X have echoed the sentiment, with one user noting, “There is a video which says BMAV. BrahMos Air Launched is confirmed,” indicating growing public awareness of the incident.
Pakistan’s military, through its Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the Gujranwala incident but has previously condemned alleged Indian airspace violations. In a notable 2022 incident, an unarmed BrahMos missile accidentally landed in Mian Channu, Punjab, Pakistan, after a technical malfunction during routine maintenance in India. That event, which caused no casualties but damaged civilian property, led to Pakistan’s strong protest and raised questions about the reliability of India’s missile systems. The current incident, if involving a deliberate BMAV strike, would mark a stark departure from the accidental nature of the 2022 event.
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