The Indian Army is set to significantly expand its missile strike capability with a proposal to procure around 150 extended-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in a deal estimated at nearly ₹10,000 crore. The acquisition forms part of the Army’s ongoing modernization programme aimed at enhancing its ability to conduct precision strikes against high-value targets while improving operational readiness across multiple theatres.
The extended-range BrahMos represents an upgraded version of the missile system already in service with the Indian Armed Forces. Offering a substantially greater engagement range while maintaining its supersonic speed and high accuracy, the missile is designed to strike strategic targets from safer stand-off distances. Defence planners believe the enhanced range will provide commanders with greater flexibility during military operations and strengthen India’s deterrence posture along its borders.
The proposed procurement also reflects India’s continued emphasis on deploying advanced indigenous weapon systems under the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. BrahMos missiles are jointly developed by India and Russia, with an increasing share of indigenous components contributing to domestic manufacturing. The expansion of production is expected to support the country’s defence industrial base while reinforcing India’s position as a growing exporter of advanced missile systems.
Military experts view the acquisition as a significant boost to the Army’s long-range firepower. The BrahMos missile’s combination of speed, precision, and rapid deployment capability makes it one of the most effective conventional strike weapons available. Its ability to engage critical military infrastructure and strategic assets with minimal reaction time for adversaries enhances its operational value in modern warfare.
If the proposal receives final government approval, it will rank among the largest BrahMos procurement programmes undertaken by the Indian Army. The induction of 150 extended-range missiles is expected to strengthen the Army’s deep-strike capabilities and further improve India’s conventional combat readiness in an increasingly complex regional security environment.