The balance of power in the Indian Ocean could be disrupted as India’s defence sector is currently battling a major bottleneck related to a staggering 50% collapse in the production of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
These weapons are the main deterrent in the Indo-Pacific and help secure the sea lanes between Hormuz and the Malacca Strait.
BrahMos missiles are the first layer of defence for the Indian Navy’s destroyers, which patrol these dangerous waters and keep piracy under check.
Amidst increasing Chinese aggression and the creation of a China-Iran front, this issue is a major concern for New Delhi.
If not resolved, then the Indian naval vessels might need to operate with half-empty magazines.
The slowdown of the production line was not due to external factors, but rather a mistake by the stakeholders who transferred the engineers and other personnel involved in the program.
In an attempt to expand production to new facilities in Lucknow and Pilani, the management reassigned 56 master technicians and
