BrahMos CEO Says Operation Sindoor Boosts Missile’s Global Appeal
Dr Jaiteerth Joshi said the missile’s combat use in Operation Sindoor boosted export appeal as India’s defence exports reached Rs 38,400 crore, up 62.7%.
- On Thursday, BrahMos Aerospace CEO and Managing Director Dr. Jaiteerth Joshi declared the missile system "war-proven" following its deployment during Operation Sindoor, confirming its capabilities as a formidable weapon for modern warfare.
- During Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Indian Armed Forces deployed the missile to strike critical targets in Pakistan, including the Nur Khan airbase, validating its "first strike" capability.
- Orders from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam have pushed BrahMos exports beyond $600 million, positioning the system at the forefront of India's military export strategy.
- The Ministry of Defence signed a contract on October 6 for Fire Control System and Launchers featuring 68% indigenous content, while BrahMos Aerospace develops a 1,500-km strike variant.
- Prototypes for the stealthier BrahMos-NG are expected by 2027 or 2028, positioning the missile as central to a self-reliant "New India" defence posture.
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Times of IndiaBrahMos CEO says Operation Sindoor boosts missile’s global appeal
BrahMos Aerospace's CEO highlights the missile system's effectiveness during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The recent launches have attracted global attention and further cemented India's defense export ambitions. Significant contracts have been signed with countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Future projects include a new generation missile and a long-range variant to enhance India's capabilities. India's defense export…
"The world has always been looking at BrahMos with awe and wonder": MD & CEO Jaiteerth Joshi hails missile's capabilities after Operation Sindoor success
BrahMos Aerospace CEO and Managing Director Dr Jaiteerth Joshi on Thursday said that the BrahMos missile system had long attracted international attention and demonstrated its capabilities as a formidable weapon for modern warfare after being used to destroy targets in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
‘BrahMos at forefront of India’s military exports’: MD & CEO Jaiteerth Joshi on ‘war-proven’ missile
The missile, jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, was deployed in active warfare for the first time during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, according to the supplied report. It was used to strike critical targets, including Pakistani airbases such as Nur Khan.
The CEO of BrahMos Aerospace said that during Operation Sindoor, the BrahMos missile evaded Pakistani radar and accurately hit targets. The Air Force fired it from a Sukhoi-30. It has been used by all three armed forces. It has now become the world's deadliest missile.
BrahMos Aerospace attributed the increased buyer interest to reported combat performance in Operation Sindoor, when the expansion of anti-ship batteries has the potential to affect the maritime balance of Southeast Asia. BrahMos attracted buyer interest after Operation Sindoor, when Indian missile exports have the potential to change the coastal defenses and maritime balance of Southeast Asia.
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