From 290-km BrahMos to a proposed 1,500-km variant: How Operation Sindoor boosted India's missile profile

Oct 22, 2026

BrahMos has evolved from a 290-km supersonic cruise missile into a multi-platform weapon system used by India's armed forces. Its reported role in Operation Sindoor, export agreements with the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, and plans for BrahMos-NG have renewed interest in its development. BrahMos Aerospace is also exploring a 1,500-km variant, although that capability remains at the conceptual stage.

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