BrahMos: A joint achievement of India and Russia

• 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.