Air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile ready for serial production
The Hindu
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The air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from a Su-30MKI fighter jet on Wednesday clearing it for serial production.
“The launch is a major milestone in the BrahMos development. It clears the system for the serial production of air-version BrahMos missiles within the country,” a Defence Ministry statement said. “During the test, the structural integrity and functional performance have been proven.”
The test was conducted at 1030 hrs from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. In this copy book flight, the missile launched from the aircraft followed the pre-planned trajectory meeting all mission objectives, the Ministry said.
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