BrahMos to develop first hypersonic cruise missile in 5 years

Dr. Pillai: Joint Venture is working on the hypersonic cruise missile and we are keen to develop the world’s first hypersonic cruise missile. All legal and organizational matters between the governments and the companies-participants of the two nations are being formulated. A joint team is formed and we have jointly arrived at the technical specifications. In 5-6 years the missile will be ready.

One should not stop on today’s achievements. Yes, today we have a missile with unique characteristics, but we also look into the future. The work on the hypersonic missile is not just the race for technical superiority. This is also a marketing instrument. Our customers see that we are working on the cutting edge technologies and they know they can trust the products we offer.

Pravda.Ru: Do you think Russian Armed Forces also can commission BRAHMOS missiles?

Dr. Pillai: Yes. I am seeing Russia is building new corvettes and destroyers and there is very good chance of BrahMos being integrated into these new ships.

Pravda.Ru: How many missiles are being produced and what is the production share of India and Russia?

Dr. Pillai: We are following an ambitious marketing program. According to our evaluations the total market for BRAHMOS missiles accounts for at least 1000 units, including those to be commissioned in Russia and India.

Yuri Seleznev