August 25, 2010 4:34 PM

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Air force version of BrahMos missile to be tested in 2012

Dr. A Sivathanu Pillai, CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace and Chief Controller from Defence Research Lab DRDO says that the air force version of BrahMos cruise missile will be ready by 2012. Speaking to the media persons in Bangaluru on Wednesday, Pillai said tests are conducted to mount Brahmos supersonic missiles on Sukhoi 30 MKi. He informed that the missile weight has to be reduced; the booster needs to be tested and integrated with the pilot controls. The final flight test with Brahmos attachment will be tested in India by 2012, he added.Pillai also disclosed that there are plans to test the underwater launch capabilities of Brahmos for our Submarines. Reacting to a question Pillai further said the Block two version of 300 kms range land to land BrahMos missile capable of detecting specific target is handed over to the army. Indian army alone has this distinction of being equipped with supersonic missile outside Russia, he said. Pillai noted that after 22 successful flight tests, Brahmos is also inducted by the Indian Navy.

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