Successful firing of BRAHMOS air launched missile from Su-30 MKI aircraft
Today, IAF successfully fired the BRAHMOS air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting the land target. The air launched BRAHMOS missile is a 2.5-ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges of close to 300 km, designed and developed by BAPL (BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited).
In a major boost for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), China has delivered the first overhauled multi-role JF-17 fighter jet to Islamabad as part of a project undertaken by the two countries for the development and manufacture of the aircraft.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to embark on its most complex mission ever undertaken as thespace agency is gearing to launch Chandrayaan-2 between July 9 and 16.
By sending two of its naval platforms to the Chinese fleet review, India has clearly stated its intent of maintaining bonhomie, peaceful co-existence and co-operation with other navies in its neighbourhood, including with the PLAN, for regional stability and prosperity.
