The supersonic cruise missile BrahMos has been tested successfully for application in Indian Navy and Army. On 2nd December 2010, Block-Ill 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.
Block-I and II versions of the BrahMos missile are already in service with the Indian Army. Block-Ill version is likely to be inducted in the 12th Plan.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a reply to Shrimati Botcha Jhanshi Lakshmi in Lok Sabha today.
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