Indian Air force informed via tweet that “The Extended Range version of Brahmos air launched missile was successfully fired from a Su-30 MkI aircraft today. The successful firing was the first ever for the air launched version from a Su-30 MkI & the missile met all the laid down parameters while hitting the target.”
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. (source: newsonair.gov.in)
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