- BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia.
- In June 2026, Russian officials and representatives from BrahMos Aerospace discussed inducting the missile into the Russian military and expanding production capacity to meet future requirements.
- BrahMos is a two-stage supersonic cruise missile capable of being launched from land, sea, and air.
- It is named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, representing India and Russia in this joint venture.
- The missile is designed for precision strikes and has been integrated with various Indian platforms.
- Its speed and low-altitude flight capability place it in the category of high-speed cruise missiles used for anti-ship and land-attack missions.
- India and Russia have maintained defense-industrial cooperation through joint development projects, licensed production, and technological collaboration.
- BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture that serves as a model for the joint development of missiles.
- In June 2026, BrahMos Aerospace stated that it could supply missiles to the Russian Navy and Ground Forces if Moscow made an official request.
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