TNPSC Thervupettagam

Brahmos missile test fire

December 19 , 2019 1805 days 1124 0
  • The DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) test fired the supersonic Cruise missile Brahmos successfully from Odisha’s Chandipur.
  • The medium range missile is capable of being launched from warships, submarines, land or fighter jets.
  • The missile is operational with Indian Navy, Army and Air Force.
  • Philippines confirmed the signing contract with India for medium range Brahmos Cruise Missiles. 

Brahmos Missile

  • Brahmos is a joint venture between DRDO of India and NPOM of Russia.
  • After India entered into MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime) India extended the range of BRAHMOS missile to 600 km.
  • It is also one of the fastest cruise missiles that operates at the speed of 2.8 Mach, which is three times the speed of sound.

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