India, Russia begin talks on advanced BrahMos missile production

India and Russia following the success of jointly produced BrahMos missiles in Operation Sindoor and subsequent conflict with Pakistan have launched negotiations for manufacturing an advanced version of the missile.

Russia, it is understood, has extended full technical support for jointly producing an advanced version of the missile in India, ET has learnt. Initial negotiations have already been held between New Delhi and Moscow on the issue, ET has further learnt.

The newly inaugurated BrahMos facility in Uttar Pradesh has been identified for producing the advanced version of missiles, according to informed sources. The facility will produce missiles in substantial numbers, sources informed. A BrahMos Aerospace Unit has been established in Lucknow at a cost of ₹300 crore, with 80 hectares of land provided free by the government. The unit includes anchor unit PTC and 7 other supporting facilities. The unit was inaugurated on May 11 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.