New Delhi: The Indian Navy receives a substantial enhancement as the Cabinet Committee on Security approves the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its naval warships. Top government sources reveal that the deal, valued at approximately Rs 19,000 crore, was cleared in a meeting convened on Wednesday evening. The contract is slated to be finalised in the first week of March through a collaboration between BrahMos Aerospace and the Ministry of Defence.
The BrahMos missile stands as a strong weapon in the Indian Navy’s warships, serving as a pivotal one for anti-ship and attack operations. Indian Navy vessels have consistently demonstrated the efficacy of the BrahMos system through regular deployments. BrahMos Aerospace, a collaborative effort between Bharat and Russia, specialises in the production of supersonic cruise missiles adaptable for launch from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land-based platforms.
Numerous Southeast Asian nations have expressed keen interest in acquiring the missile system for deployment in multiple ways. Under the leadership of Atul Rane, BrahMos Aerospace is committed to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision of achieving a USD 5 billion export target. Rane expressed optimism, citing the initial export deal with the Philippines valued at 375 million dollars, and outlined plans to reach the USD 5 billion mark by 2025.
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