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16/05/23 06:40 AM IST

Indian Navy test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

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  • A BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from the Indian Navy's frontline guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao.
INS Mormugao
  • INS Mormugao, measuring 163 meters in length and 17 meters in breadth, is a formidable warship constructed in India. With a displacement of 7400 tonnes, it stands as one of the most potent naval vessels.
  • The destroyer is propelled by four powerful Gas Turbines in a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) configuration, enabling it to achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots.
  • Its enhanced stealth features and reduced Radar Cross Section (RCS) contribute to its tactical advantage in operations.
  • INS Mormugao is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, ensuring its combat readiness in various scenarios.
  • The ship boasts Surface to Surface Missiles and Surface to Air Missiles for effective engagement of targets.
  • Its modern Surveillance Radar provides crucial target data to the weapon systems on board.
  • It is also equipped to operate under Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) warfare conditions, ensuring its preparedness for any contingency.
BrahMoS Missile
  • The BrahMos missile, an Indo-Russian joint venture, has a range of 290 km and is the fastest cruise missile in the world with a top speed of Mach 2.8 (nearly three times the speed of sound).
  • BrahMos is named for the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
  • It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) missile.
  • It is a multiplatform missile i.e., it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the weather conditions.
  • It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle i.e it does not require further guidance after launch.
Significance
  • The successful Brahmos firing by INS Mormugao holds a special place in the Indian Navy’s pursuit of self-reliance.
  • It represents the country’s commitment to enhance its indigenous defense capabilities and reduce dependency on external sources.
  • The event symbolizes the Navy’s progress towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ and highlights its growing firepower to safeguard national interests and maintain maritime security.
Source- The Hindu

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