India's BrahMos missile is superior to China's air defences: Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava

ANI May 20, 2025 229 views

Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava underscores the BrahMos missile's superiority over China’s air defences, referencing US analyst John Spencer’s assessment. The missile’s effectiveness was proven in India’s retaliatory strikes against Pakistan. Indo-Russian collaboration has made BrahMos a global defence success, with advanced versions in development. India’s independent defence policy remains unaffected by Western pressures.

"India’s BrahMos supersonic missile is so advanced that even China’s air defence systems have been unable to intercept it." – John Spencer
Varanasi, May 20: Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava has highlighted the unmatched power of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, citing US defence expert John Spencer's remarks that the missile's capabilities surpass even China's advanced air defence systems.

Key Points

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BrahMos surpasses China’s air defence systems

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India’s retaliatory strikes exposed Pakistan’s HQ-9B failure

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Indo-Russian collaboration boosts missile exports

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Upgrades include Mach 7-8 BrahMos-II in development

"US defence expert John Spencer stated that India's BrahMos supersonic missile is so advanced that even China's air defence systems have been unable to intercept it. He noted that this highlights India's significant military edge, particularly in its operations against Pakistan, where the failure of Pakistan's HQ-9B air defence system was exposed. Spencer added that India's successful retaliatory strikes using BrahMos missiles demonstrated their effectiveness, generating global interest in the weapon. The India-Russia collaboration on the BrahMos missile has proven to be a major success, with the system now being exported to other countries as well," he said.

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 and struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in response to a ghastly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 people were killed.

The BrahMos missile system has solidified India's position in defense diplomacy: Cruise Missile Triad that enables precision attacks against land and sea targets; Deterrent Capability, which strengthens India's defense posture with its supersonic speed and range and Indo-Russian Collaboration showcasing successful bilateral cooperation in defense technology.

BrahMos boasts impressive capabilities like, reaching supersonic speeds, cruising close to Mach 3; can be launched from land, air, ships, and submarines; initial range of 290 km, with versions being developed for up to 800 km and advanced guidance and stealth technology for precise targeting.

The BrahMos has undergone significant upgrades, versions with increased range, such as BrahMos-ER, have been tested; BrahMos-II, with speeds of Mach 7-8, is under development and BrahMos-NG, with reduced size and radar cross-section, is being developed for enhanced capabilities.

Meanwhile, on India's foreign policy and defence strategy, the Defence expert said that it is independent and not influenced by Western pressure, citing the government's firm stand during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

"India's new government does not operate under the influence or pressure of Western nations. When the Russia-Ukraine war began, the United States and several other countries tried to persuade India to scale back its bilateral relations with Russia. However, India stood firm and maintained its independent stance. India's diplomatic engagements and defence strategies are guided by national interests and remain free from external influence," he said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is why Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence is crucial! BrahMos shows what happens when we invest in indigenous tech with strategic partners. China may have quantity, but our quality is unmatched. 🇮🇳 More such collaborations needed!
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Priya M.
While BrahMos is impressive, we must ensure this technology remains secure. Recent reports suggest attempts to steal missile tech. Our DRDO scientists deserve better protection and recognition for their hard work.
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Arjun S.
The Russia collaboration angle is interesting. Shows we can maintain strategic autonomy while getting the best tech. Hope we're also transferring this knowledge to our domestic industry for future projects.
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Sunita R.
Proud moment for Indian defence! But let's not get overconfident - China is rapidly modernizing its systems. We need continuous R&D to maintain this edge. Also, hope exports bring good revenue for further development.
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Vikram J.
The Mach 7-8 version sounds like science fiction! If true, this changes everything in our neighborhood. Pakistan's entire defense strategy becomes obsolete overnight. Game changer for national security.
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Neha P.
While military strength is important, I hope we're also investing equally in diplomatic solutions. BrahMos gives us strong deterrence, but lasting peace needs dialogue too. Balance is key for a rising India.

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