Question : BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with increased indigenous content and improved performance, was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha —-
a. On January 20, 2022
b. On January 19, 2022
c. On January 18, 2022
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with increased indigenous content and improved performance, was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on January 20, 2022.
- It was conducted by Brahmos Aerospace in close coordination with the teams of DRDO(Defence Research and Development Organisation).
- In this text-book flight, the BrahMos followed the predicted trajectory meeting all mission objectives.
- This test is a major milestone in the way forward for BrahMos programme.
- BrahMos was equipped with the advanced indigenous technologies and followed a modified optimal trajectory for enhanced efficiency and improved performance.
- It is notable that BrahMos Aerospace, the joint venture between DRDO and NPOM, Russia, has been continuously upgrading the powerful, highly versatile BrahMos to increase its effectiveness and lethality against sea and land targets.
By – Pankaj Pandey