The India air force (IAF) test-fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on Tuesday in the eastern state of Odisha.

"The IAF today successfully fired the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory and achieved a direct hit on the sea target, off Odisha coastline," a statement issued by IAF said.

The air-launched BrahMos missile, designed and developed by BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), is a 2.5-ton supersonic air-to-surface cruise missile with ranges close to 300 km.

IAF said the firing was successfully undertaken with dedicated support from the Indian Navy.

"The BrahMos missile provides IAF with a much-desired capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target at sea or on land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night and in all weather conditions," IAF said.

Tuesday's test was third live launch of the weapon and with this, the integration of the missile on Su-30MKI aircraft is complete, IAF said.

Prior to this IAF carried out the trial in 2017 and in May this year.