Moscow Indian and Russian scientists are close to final development and testing of the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
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A top Russian defence official said a new takeoff engine for launching of the missile in air and at extreme high altitudes had been developed.
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After testing, the IAF would be launch customers for the air launched BrahMos cruise missile, which will make the Indian Air Force, the only force in Asia to have such a capability.
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The BrahMos is already inducted in its ship to shore role and land-to-land versions in the Indian Navy and Army. Leonov for the first time disclosed that Moscow and New Delhi were also"very close" to designing and testing of the submarine launched version of the BrahMos missile.
India's indigenous nuclear powered submarine INS Arihant, which has been launched for final sea trials, could be using the Indian made K-15 nuclear missile. But experts say that its upgraded versions would have facilities to carry BrahMos cruise missiles.
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