Defense Ministry signs contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. for BrahMos missile

 On September 22, 2022, the Defense Ministry has signed a contract worth Rs 1700 Crore with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. to procure additional dual-role BrahMos missiles for the Indian Navy. The dual role capability implies the use of BrahMos missiles for land as well as anti-ship attacks. These can be launched from land, air and sea and all three variants are in service under the Indian Armed Forces.

BrahMos Missile

 India-Russia joint venture, BrahMos missile has a range of 290 km. It is the world's fastest cruise missile with a top speed of Mach 2.8 (about three times the speed of sound). It is named after the Brahmaputra River of India and the Moskva River of Russia.

 It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in the second) missile.

 It is a multiplatform missile that can be launched with precision from a missile of land, air and sea, which can operate during the day and night in spite of bad weather. It works on the principle of "Fire and Forget" i.e. it does not require guidance after launch.