The Indian Air Force (IAF) strengthened its long-range precision strike capability by equipping around 40 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft with the air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. BrahMos, developed jointly by India and Russia, travels at Mach 2.8-3.
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IAF Equips 40 Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jets with BrahMos Missiles, Strengthening Long-Range Strike Capability
Key Points
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) strengthened its long-range precision strike capability by equipping around 40 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft with the air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
- BrahMos, developed jointly by India and Russia, travels at Mach 2.8-3
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IAF: ~40 Su-30MKI fighter jets equipped with air-launched BrahMos. BrahMos: India-Russia JV; speed Mach 2.8-3. Launchable from air, sea, and land platforms.
