Brief Summary
The video discusses the BrahMos missile, a joint venture between India and Russia, highlighting its capabilities and impact. It covers its development, speed, range, and the "fire and forget" technology it employs. The missile's successful testing and its role in strengthening India's defence capabilities are also discussed.
- BrahMos is a joint India-Russia venture, named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.
- It's considered one of the fastest and most lethal cruise missiles globally, travelling at approximately 3 times the speed of sound.
- The missile has a range of 800 km and can be launched from land, sea, or air.
- It uses "fire and forget" technology, making it a self-guided missile.
- The first successful test was on 12 June 2001, and it has since enhanced India's defence capabilities.
Introduction to BrahMos Missile
Following Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's confirmation on 11 May that the BrahMos missile was used in Operation Sindoor, curiosity about the missile surged across India. It was reported that BrahMos targeted Pakistan's strategic air bases, destroying their radar systems, marking a double victory for India. This showcased the missile's target accuracy and demonstrated its war capabilities to the world. BrahMos is a jointly developed missile by India and Russia, named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.
Key Features and Capabilities
Defence experts worldwide regard BrahMos as one of the fastest and most lethal cruise missiles, owing to its supersonic speed of approximately 3 Mach, which is three times the speed of sound. It has a range of up to 800 km and can be easily launched against enemies from land, sea, or air. A key feature of this missile is its "fire and forget" technology, meaning once the target is locked and the missile is launched, it is self-guided.
Development and Impact
The first successful test of BrahMos was conducted on 12 June 2001, off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, at the Integrated Test Range. Since then, BrahMos has impressed defence experts globally with its speed, accuracy, and destructive capabilities, significantly strengthening India's defence capabilities.
