(a) whether the supersonic cruise missile Brahmos has been successfully test-fired
from Balasore district in Orissa recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the capability of the same; and
(c) the time by which the missile is likely to be inducted?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The supersonic cruise missile BrahMos has been tested successfully
for application in Indian Navy and Army. On 2nd December 2010, Block-III version of the
missile was test fired to establish the steep dive capability of the missile with large
manoeuvres. The mission was accomplished successfully, establishing a unique capability of
supersonic dive in mountain operations.
(c) Block-I and II versions of the BrahMos missile are already in service with the Indian
Army. Block-III version is likely to be inducted in the 12th Plan.