BrahMos NG (Next Generation)

February 17, 2025

India’s advanced BrahMos cruise missile is set for a major upgrade, with the development of the BrahMos NG (Next Generation) missile system in its final stages. The missile is expected to make its first flight run in 2026, promising enhanced capabilities.”
BrahMos NG is an advanced supersonic cruise missile developed through the India-Russia joint venture.
It is a lighter and smaller version of its predecessor, the BrahMos Block III.
The BrahMos NG retains the same 290 km range and Mach 3.5 speed as the Block III but is lighter (1.6 tonnes vs. 3 tonnes) and smaller (6m vs. 9m), making it more adaptable to various platforms, such as the Sukhoi-30MKI and Tejas fighter aircraft.
The missile will feature a domestically developed AESA radar (Active Electronically Scanned Array), with the first test flight expected sometime between in 2025-26.
India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines in 2024 under a $375 million deal signed in 2022.
Advanced negotiations are underway with Indonesia for a $450 million deal. Additionally, several countries in Africa and West Asia have shown interest in acquiring the BrahMos NG.