The successful integration of the cruise missile with the fighter jets will allow the Air Force to conduct surgical strikes in the enemy territory up to a range of 300 km.
In a major success for the security apparatus, India has successfully test-fired the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
The precision-guided missile was tested in the Bay of Bengal against a sea-based target.
"The successful maiden test firing of Brahmos Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) from Su-30MKI will significantly bolster the IAF's air combat operations capability from stand-off ranges," the defence ministry said.
The move will add firepower to the India Air Force's combat capability.
The successful integration of the cruise missile with the fighter jets will allow the Air Force to conduct surgical strikes in the enemy territory upto a range of 300 km.
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated DRDO and BrahMos for the outstanding accomplishment.