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Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile test-fired successfully at Chandipur in Odisha

<span style="color: #222222;">Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from the supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi-30 MK-I from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today. In this copy book flight, the missile launched from the aircraft followed the pre-planned trajectory meeting all mission objectives.<br />''<br />''The launch is a major milestone in the BrahMos development. It clears the system for the serial production of air-version BrahMos missiles within the country. Major airframe assemblies which form the integral part of the Ramjet Engine are indigenously developed by Indian Industry. These include non-metallic air frame sections comprising Ramjet fuel tank and pneumatic fuel supply system.<br />''<br />''During the test, the structural integrity and functional performance have been proven. The air version of BrahMos was last flight tested in July 2021.<br />''<br />''Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Defence Research and Development Organisation, BrahMos, Indian Air Force and the industry on the successful test firing.</span><br />

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