India is set to induct the BrahMos-ER (Extended Range) air-launched cruise missile by 2027, significantly enhancing its aerial strike capabilities. This missile, weighing about 2.3 tonnes and booster-less, will be integrated with frontline fighter jets including the Su-30MKI, Rafale, and Tejas Mk-2. It boasts an 800-kilometer range, allowing Indian fighters to strike deep inside enemy territory while staying safely behind friendly lines—a critical advantage in regions like the Himalayas and Indo-Pacific. After successful flight tests over the Bay of Bengal in June 2025, the BrahMos-ER demonstrated supersonic speeds near Mach 3, stealth features, and AI-driven terminal maneuvers for enhanced survivability. The Indian Air Force plans to modify up to 60 Su-30MKI jets to carry this missile. Official channels confirmed on November 6, 2025, the BrahMos-ER’s induction will significantly boost India’s long-range strike power and strategic deterrence, reinforcing the nation’s self-reliance in advanced missile technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Operational deployment is expected from strategic island bases like Car Nicobar and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.