Overview

• Defence minister Rajnath Singh said every inch of Pakistan is within BrahMos range and called Operation Sindoor “just a trailer,” citing the missile’s combat performance.
• The Lucknow integration and testing facility, built for about Rs 380 crore, delivered its first batch five months after inauguration and is slated to produce roughly 100 systems a year.
• Singh said BrahMos Aerospace recently signed export contracts worth about Rs 4,000 crore, with the Philippines cited among buyers, and projected a Rs 3,000 crore turnover for the Lucknow unit next financial year.
• Tests are underway for an extended‑range BrahMos of around 800 km, with sources indicating further trials through 2027 and initial induction by the Navy and Army before the air‑launched version.
• From INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BrahMos and Akash for their role in Operation Sindoor and said multiple countries are keen to acquire India’s indigenous missile systems.