Russia eyes BrahMos induction, production expansion talks underway: Aerospace chief

BrahMos Aerospace Chief Jaiteerth on Thursday said that Russia is keen to induct the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile into its armed forces.Speaking in Nagpur after the flagging off of the 100th indigenous booster manufactured by Solar Industries India Ltd, Joshi said Moscow had conveyed its interest in the missile despite already having established industrial partners associated with the BrahMos programme."That's what they have told..... My joint managing director has committed that government of Russia is keen on taking, but they have their own established industry partners,” he said.“However, they want to increase the requirement as per the present scenario. What the situation is, they are there, so they are likely to take. We are in talks with them,” ANI reported.Indian industry may help expand production capacityHe indicated that Indian industry needs to work alongside Russian partners to augment production capacity and support future supplies."They have the facility, but that facility may not be enough. To augment that, we will work hand in hand, and we will supply it from India," he said, suggesting a larger role for Indian manufacturing in future BrahMos production.Operation Sindoor boosted global confidence in missileHighlighting the missile's growing international reputation, Joshi said BrahMos has earned credibility through 25 years of development, testing and operational deployment.He also referred to the missile's operational use during Operation Sindoor, describing it as a significant milestone.

According to Joshi, the operation marked the first time a BrahMos missile was effectively validated in a live combat scenario rather than through simulations or test launches. He said the success of the operation enhanced confidence among potential international buyers and demonstrated the missile's capabilities in real-world conditions.Jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM), BrahMos has emerged as one of India's most significant defence export prospects.