The ship-launched anti-ship variant of the BRAHMOS missile was first inducted into the Indian Navy in 2005. The naval variant was also the first supersonic cruise-missile to enter service in the Indian armed forces. The naval variant of the BRAHMOS can be launched in single or in a salvo from a ship towards single or different types of targets within an interval of 2-2.5 seconds in various trajectories.

BRAHMOS missile being launched from Indian Navy ship

A salvo of eight missiles can penetrate and destroy a group of frigates having modern anti-missile defences. The missile’s Fire Control System, Launcher, and inter-connectivity with ship’s navigation and sensors provide a salvo launch capability, wherein multiple missiles can be fired in different tra