Context: Philippines envoy has called Brahmos as a game changer for Philippines.
About Brahmos:
Supersonic BrahMos missile:
- BrahMos is the fastest cruise missile in the world with a top speed of Mach 2.8 or almost three times the speed of sound.
- It has been jointly developed by India and Russia.
- It is a two-stage missile (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in the second stage) with a range of 290 km.
- The multiplatform missile can be launched from land, air, and sea with pinpoint accuracy during day and night irrespective of weather conditions.
Special features of BrahMos:
- Universal for multiple platforms
- Stealth technology and guidance system
- “Fire and Forget” principle of operation.
- Pinpoint accuracy with high lethal power
- Quicker engagement time and non-interception by any known weapon system.
Significance
- Enhance the multi-directional maritime strike capability of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Boost indigenous production of the critical weapon system and ammunition with the active participation of indigenous industries.
- Generate employment of more than 90,000 man-days over a period of four years.