Russia Says BrahMos Modernisation Ongoing With Push Into Hypersonic R&D
The India–Russia joint venture underscores growing Indian production alongside a push for hypersonic research.
Overview
- Alexander Leonov, head of Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, said upgrades to the jointly produced BrahMos are continuous and aim to improve performance.
- He confirmed ongoing work on small-sized missile variants and research into hypersonic technologies under the BrahMos project.
- BrahMos remains a supersonic cruise missile with advanced guidance that can be launched from land, ships, submarines, or aircraft.
- The programme evolved from Russia’s Yakhont design and is cited for Indian component indigenisation reported at over 70 percent.
- Indian accounts state the missile was used for precision strikes during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.