The government is also working on finding export markets for the supersonic cruise missile (File)
To enhance the firepower of its warships, the Navy has moved a proposal to acquire 38 extended-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which have a range of around 450 kilometres.
The missiles are to be fitted on the under-construction Vishakhapatnam class warships of the Navy, which are going to join active service in the near future.
"A Rs 1,800 crore proposal for acquiring 38 extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is with the Defence Ministry and is expected to be approved soon," government sources told ANI.
The BrahMos would be the main strike weapon of the warships and is already installed on several warships of the maritime force.
The Navy had also carried out the test firing of the Brahmos missile from its warship INS Chennai to showcase its capability to strike targets at ranges more than 400 km in high seas.
The government is also working on finding export markets for the supersonic cruise missile.
After the launch of the joint venture between India and Russia in the late 90s, the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile has become a potent weapon for all three-armed forces.