Brahmos supersonic cruise missile, with increased indigenous content and improved performance, was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at 1030 hrs on January 20, 2022. The launch was conducted by Brahmos Aerospace in close coordination with the teams of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In this textbook flight, the missile followed the predicted trajectory meeting all mission objectives.
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BrahMos Missile was successfully test fired from ITR, Chandipur today. The mission validated many new indigenous systems successfully demonstrating enhanced capabilities. #MakeinIndia@DefenceMinIndia@BrahmosMissile@SpokespersonMoD#AtmaNirbharBharat pic.twitter.com/bHS7t24gSd
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) January 20, 2022
The flight test is a major milestone in the way forward for the BrahMos program. The highly maneuverable missile cruised at supersonic speed for its maximum range and all mission objectives were met. The missile was equipped with advanced indigenous technologies and followed a modified optimal trajectory for enhanced efficiency and improved performance. The missile with the modified control system has been fine-tuned to achieve an enhanced capability. This flight test was monitored by all the sensors of the range instrumentation including telemetry, radar, and electro-optical tracking systems deployed across the eastern coast and the downrange ships.
Teams from DRDO and NPOM, Russia participated in the test. BrahMos Aerospace, the joint venture between DRDO and NPOM, Russia, has been continuously upgrading the powerful, highly versatile BrahMos to increase its effectiveness and lethality against sea and land targets. BrahMos is the potent missile weapon system already inducted into the Armed Forces.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented the Brahmos, DRDO teams, and industry for the successful flight test.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the scientists and engineers for continuously putting efforts to maximize the weapon systems efficiency and more focus on indigenous content. Director-General, BrahMos Shri Atul D Rane congratulated the joint teams of NPOM, Russia, and DRDO teams involved in the test.
