India is set to significantly ramp up procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for its Navy and Air Force after the missile system’s highly effective use during Operation Sindoor, a four-day military campaign launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. During Operation Sindoor, Indian forces employed BrahMos missiles to strike deep into Pakistan, targeting and disabling critical military infrastructure, including airbases and terrorist camps belonging to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. The operational success and precision of these strikes prompted India’s Ministry of Defence to plan large-scale purchases of both air-launched and surface-launched BrahMos variants, destined for deployment on Naval Veer-class warships and Air Force Su-30 MKI fighter jets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised the showcased prowess of indigenous weaponry, highlighting BrahMos as proof of India’s technological self-reliance. The new procurement is expected to include the upgraded BrahMos-II missile variant, which incorporates scramjet technology for increased speed, range, and radar-evading capabilities, marking a further leap in India’s deterrence and regional defense posture.