Wednesday, March 5, 2025

BrahMos missile successfully test-fired in 2008


On March 5, 2008, the Indian Navy successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile for the first time from a destroyer to hit a target on land. The test was conducted off the coast of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from warships, submarines, vehicles, and aircraft.

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