♦ Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi was appointed as the new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace on 26 November 2024. He will officially assume his position on December 1.

♦ He succeeded Atul Dinkar Rane, who has led the organization since 2021.  

♦ BrahMos Aerospace was established as a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.

♦ The name "BrahMos" is derived from the Brahmaputra River in India and the Moskva River in Russia, symbolizing the partnership between the two nations.  

♦ BrahMos has become a vital asset for India's defense exports. In January 2022, India secured a landmark $375 million agreement with the Philippines to supply three missile batteries, launchers, and related equipment.