India to have its first hypersonic missile in next five-six years, says BrahMos Aerospace CEO

"BrahMos Aerospace is capable of making hypersonic missiles. In five to six years, we will be able to have our first hypersonic missile by BrahMos," said BrahMos Aerospace CEO

NewsBharati    14-Jun-2022 10:37:46 AM
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New Delhi, June 14: In a huge development, India-Russia defence Joint Venture BrahMos Aerospace is capable of making hypersonic missiles and will be able to have its first such missile in five to six years. This was informed by BrahMos Aerospace CEO and MD Atul Rane.
 
India to have its first hypersonic missile in next five-six years
The CEO was speaking at an event over the commencement of 'Silver Jubilee Year' celebration (1998-2023). It was to mark the incredible journey of one of India's most successful, cutting-edge military partnership programmes that has produced the world's best, fastest and most powerful modern precision strike weapon BrahMos.
 
 
Speaking at the event, "BrahMos Aerospace is capable of making hypersonic missiles. In five to six years, we will be able to have our first hypersonic missile by BrahMos," said BrahMos Aerospace CEO.
 
Notably, this celebration is coinciding with India's 75 years of Independence. Starting on June 12 to mark 21 glorious years of the maiden supersonic launch of unbeatable BrahMos, the 'Silver Jubilee Year' celebrations would culminate on February 12, 2023, on the 'BrahMos Raising Day'.
 
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During the 'Silver Jubilee Year' celebrations, the JV entity has planned to organise several key events, meets and national-level competitions, which include industry partners' meet to acknowledge and highlight the invaluable contributions made by the JV's key Industry partners as part of the missile manufacturing industry ecosystem within the country.
 
Besides, there will be a user interaction meeting to acknowledge the contribution and professionalism of the Indian Armed Forces operating the world's best supersonic cruise missile system.