BrahMos-II: Hypersonic Missile to Outpace S-400, Redefine Air Defense

• BrahMos missile remains "extremely difficult to intercept" for another decade, challenging advanced air defenses like Russia's S-400.
• Current BrahMos flies at Mach 2.8-3, using low-altitude, sea-skimming trajectory and advanced guidance, making detection difficult.
• Jointly developed by India and Russia, its range has expanded to 450-900 km, deployable from multiple platforms.
• Operational success in "Operation Sindoor" (May 2025) and P-800 Oniks' performance in Ukraine highlight its effectiveness.
• BrahMos-II, a hypersonic variant (>Mach 7) with glide capabilities, is under development for a 2028 test, further complicating interception.

Why It Matters: BrahMos and its hypersonic variant BrahMos-II will maintain a significant edge over advanced air defenses.