Indian Air Force successfully fires extended range version of Brahmos missile from Su-30 MKI

Extended range version of BrahMos Air Launched missile successfully fired from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft yesterday. The missile achieved a direct hit on the designated target in the Bay of Bengal region.

Defence Ministry said, it was the first launch of extended range version of BrahMos missile from Su-30 MKI aircraft. With this, the Indian



Air Force has achieved the capability to carry out precision strikes from Su-30 MKI aircraft. 

The extended range capability of the missile coupled with the high performance of the Su-30 MKI aircraft gives the IAF a strategic reach and allows it to dominate the future battle fields.