India has successfully test-fired a new version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in Balasore, Odisha. Defense sources have given this information on Thursday. According to the news agency, ‘Today, India successfully test-fired a new variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in Balasore, Odisha. The missile was equipped with new technological developments which were successfully proven.
DRDO has developed
The new version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has been developed by DRDO. , The range of this cruise missile was recently increased from 298 km to 450 km. Its special feature is that it can be released from submarine, water ship, aircraft or even from land. The BrahMos missile can fly at a maximum speed of Mach 4,300 km per hour.
India’s BrahMos missile raises China’s concern
Recently, India has got a big success in defense exports due to BrahMos. A deal has also been decided between India and the Philippines regarding the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The Philippines has approved a deal worth about $ 374.9 million (Rs 27.89 billion). There were agreements between the two countries, China’s trouble has increased. The reason behind this is the Philippines’ dispute with China in the South China Sea. In such a situation, the Philippines has got a dangerous weapon for this region.
Let us tell you that the BrahMos missile is a joint project of Russia and India. In Brahmos, Brah means ‘Brahmaputra’ and Mos means ‘Moskva’. This missile is counted among the most dangerous missiles of the 21st century.