Indian Air Force to arm Sukhoi-30 with BrahMos

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy the supersonic BrahMos missiles on to its frontline Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, a top official has confirmed. Press Trust of India cited the official, saying the missile’s first test launch is scheduled to be conducted by the end of 2014. BrahMos Aerospace managing director and chief executive AS Pillai said the air version of the BrahMos missile is ready, but testing, simulations and aircraft modifications will take another year. Currently, the BrahMos is deployed with the Indian Army and the Indian Navy while the air platform is due to be completed.

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