MJ Augustine Vinod
Imagine a thunderclap that travels three times the speed of sound. Now, imagine that a thunderclap can be directed with a surgeon’s precision, striking a target 800 km away before the enemy can even register the launch.
This is not science fiction; this is the reality of the extended-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, India’s undisputed conventional ace.
The recent successful testing of the 800 km BrahMos variant is not merely an incremental upgrade to a successful weapon system. It is a tectonic shift in the geopolitical landscape of South Asia, an emphatic declaration of India’s indigenous technological prowess, and the establishment of a new, formidable deterrent posture.
But to truly understand the magnitude of this development, one must look back to the crucible of its combat debut: Operation Sindoor.
As Defence Minister Rajnath Singh so powerfully stated, “BrahMos is not just a missile, but it is a symbol of the country’s growing indigenous capabilities… Every inch of Pakistan is under the range of the BrahMos missile, and the whole country knows the power of it. Whatever happened during Operation Sindoor was only a trailer, my friend.”
That single, evocative phrase—”just a trailer“—captures the essence of India’s evolving military doctrine. The new 800-km BrahMos is a feature film that demands the world’s attention.
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The name BrahMos itself is a powerful portmanteau, seamlessly blending the might of India’s Brahmaputra River and Russia’s Moskva River, symbolising a joint venture that has matured into a cornerstone of India’s strategic defense.
It represents the pinnacle of cruise missile technology: a long-range, ramjet-powered supersonic cruise missile capable of being launched from land, sea, or air, offering unparalleled multi-platform versatility.
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