BrahMos NG

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The next-generation BrahMos missile, known as BrahMos NG, is approaching its first flight test, slated for 2026, with production set to commence in 2027-28.

About BrahMos NG

• It is an advanced supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India-Russia.
• Features:
  • It is a sleeker missile with the same capabilities as its predecessor.
  • It is lighter, smaller and compact, due to its reduced size, the next-generation missile system will be able to fit on a wider array of platforms.
  • These include the Russian-origin Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft and India’s indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, both of which will now be capable of deploying the BrahMos NG.
  • It weighs 1.6 tonnes and is 6 metres long while the older version weighed 3 tonnes and was 9 metres long.
  • Range and Speed: The missile has a range of 290 km and a speed of up to 3.5 Mach.
  • It will have a lesser radar cross-section in comparison to the previous version.
  • It will have a homemade seeker with an AESA radar which will enhance its precision and stealth capabilities.

BrahMos NG FAQs

Q1: What is the speed of BrahMos Ng?

Ans: 3.5 Mach

Q2: What is the BrahMos missile UPSC?

Ans: BrahMos is a long-range nuclear-capable supersonic cruise missile system. It possesses the capability to be deployed from several platforms, including air, sea, and land.

Q3: Who is the father of BrahMos?

Ans: Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai

Source: NIE