India test-fires BrahMos missile

Last week it was submarines, this week its missiles from war ships.
I wonder what is in for store next week!

India test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from warship.

India on Wednesday test-fired for a sixth time the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile it has developed jointly with Russia, defence officials said.

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Great news..What is the BrahMos competing with may I inquire? I.e.: is it an independant project or is it in response to any other perceived threat...