Archive · 29 Sep 2025
India's Missile Program: Upgrades, Exports, and AI Integration
India is making its missiles better, including the BrahMos, by making them go further and adding smart computer programs (AI) to help them find targets.
They are also selling missiles like BrahMos to other countries and creating new, super-fast hypersonic missiles.
India is working with local companies (DCPP model) to build these missiles, which is helping the country become more independent in defense and create jobs.
This ensures that Indian armed forces have better equipment.
BrahMos missile is set for upgrades, including range enhancements.
Exports of missiles, including BrahMos, Akash, and Guided Pinaka, have begun.
AI is being integrated into missile sensors for improved target discrimination.
Multiple hypersonic missile projects are in development.
The Development-cum-Production Partner (DCPP) model fosters industry collaboration.
- Who
- DRDO and the Indian defense industry
- What
- Developing, upgrading, and exporting missile systems
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- Enhance defense capabilities and promote self-reliance
Challenges in Domestic Production
Benefits of Self-Reliance
Timeline of Production
Challenges in Domestic Production
Indigenous development can be time-consuming for sophisticated systems.
Benefits of Self-Reliance
Self-reliance allows greater control over production and defense technology, and reduces dependence on external suppliers.
- BrahMos Upgrades
- New versions planned, including longer range
- Export Orders
- BrahMos (Philippines), Akash, Guided Pinaka
- AI Application
- Sensor discrimination for enhanced target acquisition
- Hypersonic Missile Development
- Multiple projects, with launches planned
- DCPP Model
- Industry involvement in design and production
- Technology Development Fund
- Supports startups with funding up to ₹50 crore
