The Indian Navy is set to strengthen its coastal strike capabilities with next-generation mobile batteries armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from 2027. The new systems will gradually replace the ageing Soviet-origin 4K51 Rubezh coastal defence batteries.
The Ministry of Defence had signed a contract worth more than ₹1,700 crore with BrahMos Aerospace in 2023 for Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries and BrahMos missiles. Deliveries of the new systems are expected to begin in 2027.
The mobile BrahMos batteries are expected to be deployed at strategic locations along India’s coastline. Their mobility will allow launchers to be dispersed, relocated and concealed, making them harder to detect and target.
The BrahMos system can perform both anti-ship and land-attack missions, giving the Navy greater flexibility in responding to maritime threats. The shift from Rubezh to BrahMos marks a move towards a more modern, mobile and network-enabled coastal strike capability.
