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Detailed explanation-1: -The BrahMos (also designated as PJ-10) is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, airplanes or land, notably being the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world at the time of its introduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The BRAHMOS is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile. It’s developed as a joint venture between Russia and India. Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of Russia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Army has tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cruise missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while ballistic missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial (boost) phase of flight, after which… Long-range, or strategic, guided missiles are of two types, cruise and ballistic.

Detailed explanation-5: -BRAHMOS is the only known versatile supersonic cruise missile system which is in service. Hypersonic cruise missile travels at a speed of more than 5 Mach. Many countries are working to develop hypersonic cruise missiles.