Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has identified the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as an important example of India’s growing defence-export capabilities. India has secured BrahMos agreements or contracts with the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam, expanding the missile’s presence in Southeast Asia. The Philippines became the first foreign customer, with deliveries already underway, while arrangements involving Indonesia and Vietnam would further broaden its international footprint. Singh highlighted the missile’s operational reputation and its air-launched variant, BrahMos-A, which is integrated with India’s Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The Philippines’ BrahMos procurement is valued at approximately ₹2,800 crore, while the Vietnam and Indonesia arrangements have been estimated at around ₹850 crore and ₹1,700 crore respectively. Collectively, these deals could take BrahMos exports beyond ₹5,100 crore. The missile has become a prominent demonstration of India’s ability to develop and export sophisticated indigenous weapons. Its combination of high speed, precision strike capability and long-range performance has attracted international interest. The expanding order book also forms part of India’s broader defence-export growth, with Indian defence products now reaching more than 80 countries.
