India has successfully test-fired land-attack version of its Brahmos supersonic missile from Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The test was conducted at 10 AM. Sources say that the missile hit the intended target on another island. With this test, the range of Brahmos has enhanced from 298 kms to around 450 kms.
This is DRDO’s 10th missile test in the last 35 days.
Last month, the Indian Navy had also carried out the test firing of the BrahMos missile from its warship INS Chennai to showcase its capability to strike targets at ranges more than 400 km in high seas.
In mid-November, it was reported that Philippines could become the first international customer of the acclaimed BrahMos cruise missiles if everything goes as planned. These tests will bolster the market for the missiles jointly developed by India and Russia.
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