India Develops BrahMos-Beating Submarine Missile: 2500km Range, 1000 KMPH Attack

• Indian Navy and DRDO are developing a long-range Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) with a minimum 2,500 km range for nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
• Initially subsonic (~1000 KMPH), this SLCM will surpass BrahMos in range and be based on the indigenous 'Nirbhay' cruise missile.
• The new missile will be integrated into future SSN Project-77, Project-75I, and Project-76 submarines, enhancing India's maritime defense capabilities.
• It will feature both subsonic (extended range 1500-2000 km) for stealth and supersonic (Mach-3, 800 km) versions for rapid attacks.
• This indigenous development strengthens 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and counters growing Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean.

Why It Matters: India's new 2500km range SLCM boosts naval power, surpassing BrahMos and strengthening self-reliance.