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Detailed explanation-1: -It is a joint-venture between the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Russian Federation’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, who together have formed BrahMos Aerospace . It is based on the Russian P-800 Oniks supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Army has tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The missile was equipped with new technological developments which were successfully proven. Image Source : ANI. India successfully test-fires new version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off Odisha coast.

Detailed explanation-4: -Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired from the supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi 30 MK-I at 1030 hrs from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on December 08, 2021.

Detailed explanation-5: -On November 30, the Indian Army had tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Western Command of the Army had test fired the extended range version of the missile.