New Delhi, March 26 -- Former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Sudhir Kumar Mishra, highlighted the decisive role of BrahMos missiles in the success of Operation Sindoor on Thursday.

Highlighting the strategic impact of the weapon system, Mishra asserted that the supersonic cruise missiles transformed the outcome of the mission, which led to a convincing defeat of Pakistan in the recent operations.

The former DRDO Director further stressed the vital importance of self-sufficiency in national defence, asserting that as of today, India has achieved comprehensive self-reliance in the defence arena.

"...I designed, developed, and productionised the BrahMos missile for Indian Air Force, Army, and...