‘BrahMos makes many nervous’, says PM Modi; hails India’s missile might

October 20, 2025 2:09 PM

‘BrahMos makes many nervous’, says PM Modi; hails India’s missile might

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded India’s indigenous missile systems, including BrahMos and Akash, highlighting their critical role during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and noting that their performance has made many apprehensive. Addressing naval personnel on board the INS Vikrant during Diwali celebrations, the Prime Minister said, “Our missiles like BrahMos and Akash have proved their capability in Operation Sindoor as well. The name BrahMos itself is so renowned that just hearing ...

Akash missile system key in repelling Pakistani drone attacks along LoC: Defence officials

May 9, 2025 12:08 PM

Akash missile system key in repelling Pakistani drone attacks along LoC: Defence officials

The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile system played a critical role in repelling multiple Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian military assets along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of May 8 and 9, defence officials confirmed on Friday. According to officials, both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force had deployed the Akash air defence system across key locations along the Pakistan border. “The Made-in-India Akash missile system was e...