Manufacturing cruise missiles is the main goal of BrahMos Aerospace which is an Indo-Russian multinational defense and aerospace firm. It was created by a joint venture of the Russian NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India’s Defense Research and Development Organization, with its headquarters based within New Delhi. They succeeded in creating, developing, manufacturing and selling the most efficient supersonic cruise missiles around the globe.
BrahMos Aerospace Quick Overview
| Particular | Information |
| Corporate Name | BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited |
| Type | The government-owned Defence & Aerospace Joint Venture |
| Industry | Aerospace & Defence – Cruise Missile Systems |
| Established / Incorporated | 5 Dec 1995 |
| Promoters and Founders | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India and NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Russia) |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Ownership | India ~50.5 percent and Russia ~49.5 percent |
| The Key People | Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi (CEO & MD) (latest) |
| The Core Business | Development, design production, integration, and promotion of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems |
| Flagship Products | BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile (land sea, air and submarine launch platforms) |
| Product Features | Ultrasonic speeds (~Mach 2.8-3) and high-precision striking, launch on multiple platforms capabilities |
| Main Platforms | Launchers that are based on land vessels, naval ships and aircraft (Su-30MKI) and submarines |
| Area of Service | India (Armed Forces) & Export Markets (e.g., Philippines) |
| Production & Integration Sites | Hyderabad, Nagpur, Pilani, Thiruvananthapuram & Lucknow |
| Strategic Focus | Indigenous defence production, Make-in-India, advanced missile tech |
| Non-exportable Interest in Export | Philippines contract Talks with Indonesia and Vietnam |
| CIN/Registration | U74899DL1995PTC074334 (unlisted) |
| Official Website | brahmos.com |
Net Worth as well as Market Cap
The fiscal year of the company ended with the date of 31 March 2025 Brammos Aerospace Private LIMITED earned Rs.5,670Cr.
Business Leadership
The company was established in 1995. The main office is located situated in New Delhi, India.The company’s chief executive officer as well as managing director is Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi.
Overview of the Services
The BrahMos missile with 800 km of range and Mach 2.8 speed, is being manufactured by the company. In addition, it is developing Hypersonic Cruise Missile, BrahMos-II. India is part of the MTCR and both countries are working on an entirely new series of Brahmos missiles that are able to strike targeted targets with precision and have a the capability of ranging over 600 kilometers.
Scale of Operations
The year 2006 was the first time BAPL produced 100 missiles per year; by 2009, the number was projected to increase to 400. As the Lucknow factory opens from 2026 onwards, they will produce 100-150 missiles a year as of 2025.
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: The first BrahMos Aerospace production facility is situated at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala:On 5 December 2007 BrahMos Aerospace bought Kerala Hitech Industries Limited located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and transformed it into Kerala’s first defense production facility and the second unit for missile manufacturing to provide a world-class missile facility that integrates systems and testing. It is a wholly controlled subsidiary owned by BrahMos Aerospace this division is referred to by the name of BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Limited (BATL).
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh:Both the current BrahMos variants and the BrahMos-NG that is to follow are manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility located in Lucknow.