IAF Formally Inducts BrahMos-1 Block-3 Into Service

[Abingdonboy]

The Indian Air Force (IAF) this morning formally inducted the BrahMos-1 Block-3 ground-launched supersonic ‘top-attack’ cruise missile into service, thus becoming the third Indian armed service to procure the BrahMos-1 after the Indian Navy (BrahMos-1 Block-1) in 2005 and the Indian Army (BrahMos-1 Block-2) in 2007. The Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Air Staff of the IAF, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, symbolically accepted the first ‘BRAHMOS Technical Position’ (the IAF-specific mobile autonomous launcher) at the New Delhi-based HQ of BrahMos Aerospace.


TRISHUL: IAF Formally Inducts BrahMos-1 Block-3 Into Service



Hmmm interesting, didn't think the IAF was interested in the ground-launched version of the Brahmos.

 

[sree45]

Why would the IAF require surface to surface missile?

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Why would the IAF require surface to surface missile?

Hmmm interesting, didn't think the IAF was interested in the ground-launched version of the Brahmos.

Thats my question too. I always thought Aircraft is only interested in the airlaunched version of Brahmos I. Anyways

 

[Echo_419]

The Indian Air Force (IAF) this morning formally inducted the BrahMos-1 Block-3 ground-launched supersonic ‘top-attack’ cruise missile into service, thus becoming the third Indian armed service to procure the BrahMos-1 after the Indian Navy (BrahMos-1 Block-1) in 2005 and the Indian Army (BrahMos-1 Block-2) in 2007. The Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Air Staff of the IAF, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, symbolically accepted the first ‘BRAHMOS Technical Position’ (the IAF-specific mobile autonomous launcher) at the New Delhi-based HQ of BrahMos Aerospace.


TRISHUL: IAF Formally Inducts BrahMos-1 Block-3 Into Service



Hmmm interesting, didn't think the IAF was interested in the ground-launched version of the Brahmos.

Why would IAF require a surface to surface missile

 

[Hareeshu IA MBT]

This must be for forward airstrips along the borders. Surely for special missions to take down enemy instalation. Definitely we are working on new tactics

I really wonder range is just 290 km .... surprise in waiting for our foes

 

[Luca1]

Why would IAF require a surface to surface missile

Because Brahmos is the best missile in the world so Indian AF must get some ground launch ones so it wouldn't feel left behind.

 

[Hareeshu IA MBT]

Because Brahmos is the best missile in the world so Indian AF must get some ground launch ones so it wouldn't feel left behind.

It can be used for special missions . To taking out radars on the other side . So IAF will have independent ability to do so

 

[danish_vij]

Why would IAF require a surface to surface missile

airfield to airfield missile

 

[brahmastra]

In case of war, why send an air craft when you can send Brahmos for runway denial, SEAD mission etc.

 

[nair]

Hmmm interesting, didn't think the IAF was interested in the ground-launched version of the Brahmos.

IAF have been holding a decent stock of Prathvi and they have been operating it for a long time..... Probably they want to replace it or add more lethal weapons to their inventory.....

 

[Sam Manekshaw]

airfield to airfield missile

that was epic.

IAF have been holding a decent stock of Prathvi and they have been operating it for a long time..... Probably they want to replace it or add more lethal weapons to their inventory.....

Question is why? what is operational use of such missiles?
@Abingdonboy @Oscar

 

[Jaam92]

Congrats India
hope you will compete us in next 10 years lol
Just for fun

 

[Sam Manekshaw]

Congrats India
hope you will compete us in next 10 years lol
Just for fun

PAF also have Supersonic cruise missile in their arsenal?

 

[Avik274]

Congrats India
hope you will compete us in next 10 years lol
Just for fun

NO..In next 20 years..Just for fun

 

[Stephen Cohen]

These days Missile strike happens first ; followed by air strike and then Ground offensive