BrahMos's Hypersonic Leap: 8500 KMPH Missile to Render Air Defenses Useless

• BrahMos missile demonstrated its uninterceptable power in 'Operation Sindoor', striking Pakistan's Noor Khan Airbase undetected.
• Indian scientists are developing BrahMos-2, a hypersonic version flying at over Mach 7 (8600 KMPH), making it virtually invincible.
• Experts predict BrahMos will remain extremely difficult to intercept until 2035-2040, even with advanced air defense systems like S-400, THAAD, and Iron Dome.
• The missile's design allows low-altitude, high-speed flight (Mach 2.8-3) with sudden maneuvers, evading radar detection.
• BrahMos-2's first test flight is expected around 2028, redefining cruise missile warfare for decades.

Why It Matters: India's BrahMos missile, especially its upcoming hypersonic version, is set to revolutionize warfare by rendering advanced air defense systems ineffective.