Why is BrahMos emerging as India’s most sought-after defence export? | Explained
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is becoming a key Indian defense export, with interest from countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and others. Its combination of high speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness makes it a strategic asset for nations seeking maritime deterrence.
Indonesia’s decision to reach an in-principle agreement with India to procure an additional battery of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system marks another milestone in New Delhi’s expanding defence diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific. Coming after the Philippines became the first export customer for the missile , and with countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia also evaluating the system, BrahMos has increasingly become a symbol of India’s growing defence industrial capabilities.
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