BrahMos Missile Tested Successfully; PM Modi Congratulates DRDO
DRDO scientists and engineers were praised for their successful flight-test of the 'BrahMos', surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile, at Balasore, Odisha. The missile features an indigenous booster and airframe section paired with sub-systems that can touch a top speed of 'Mach 2.8', all 'Made in India'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the scientists and stated that this state-of-the-art weapon is a testimony of India's defence potential.