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After Philippines, Vietnam Set To Buy BrahMos Missiles From India​

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Vietnam is on track to become the second Asian nation, after the Philippines, to acquire India's powerful BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. According to sources, the defence deal is estimated at around $700 million (approximately ₹5,990 crore), and a major decision on the agreement is expected soon.


Much like the Philippines, Vietnam faces ongoing maritime tensions with China in the South China Sea. Strengthening its defence capabilities has become a priority, and in recent years, India and Vietnam have significantly deepened their military ties.

Back in January 2022, the Philippines signed a $375 million- (₹2,700 crore) contract with India for the shore-based anti-ship BrahMos system. The deal included the delivery of three missile batteries.

The BrahMos missile boasts a range of 290 kilometres and travels at a blistering speed of Mach 2.8 — over two and a half times the speed of sound. India has also developed extended-range versions of BrahMos capable of hitting targets up to 450-500 kilometres away.

BrahMos is among the select few Indian weapons systems deployed by all three branches of the armed forces — Army, Navy, and Air Force. It has been successfully integrated into frontline fighter jets like the Sukhoi and developed domestically with assistance from Russia.


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The Army uses BrahMos in its artillery units, while the Navy has equipped its warships with the missile, making them even more lethal with the ability to strike both land and sea targets with precision.

India's Defence Exports Soar 30x In A Decade​

According to recent data from the Ministry of Defence, India's defence exports have surged nearly 30 times over the past decade. From just ₹686 crore in 2013–14, exports have skyrocketed to over ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25.

Between 2014 and 2024, India exported defence equipment worth ₹88,319 crore — 21 times higher than the ₹4,312 crore exported between 2004 and 2014. India’s growing defence export portfolio includes bulletproof jackets, Dornier aircraft, Chetak helicopters, fast interceptor boats, and lightweight torpedoes.

India Aims For ₹50,000 Crore in Defence Exports By 2029​

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is advancing toward the ambitious goal of reaching ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

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India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next​

Story by Shivani Sharma

India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next
India is set to finalise a defence deal with Vietnam for the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, months after successfully delivering the same system to the Philippines.

According to reports, the negotiations are at an advanced stage and the agreement is likely to be sealed in the coming months. The deal, valued at approximately $700 million, will significantly boost Vietnam's maritime defence capabilities.


Vietnam is reportedly looking to procure the BrahMos coastal battery system, similar to the one acquired by the Philippines. The missile's precision strike capability, with a range of 290 kilometres, will enable Vietnam to secure its maritime boundaries and counter any potential threat from Chinese warships in the South China Sea.

BrahMos will give Vietnam an ability to keep its maritime boundaries safe as it can target any Chinese warship in the South China Sea within a radius of 300 kilometres.

After the Philippines, Vietnam will become the second country to induct the BrahMos missile into its naval arsenal.

India signed a $375 million deal with the Philippines in 2022, marking the first international sale of the BrahMos missile. Vietnam's acquisition underscores the rising demand for the weapons system in the Indo-Pacific region, especially amongst nations facing territorial disputes with China.



Talks are also underway with Indonesia for a possible BrahMos missile deal. In addition to Southeast Asian nations, countries from Central Asia, South America, and the Middle East have also expressed interest in acquiring the BrahMos system, further expanding its global footprint.

India's membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016 paved the way for extending the BrahMos' range. Under international law, countries are prohibited from exporting missiles with ranges exceeding 300 kilometres. When the missile was jointly developed by India and Russia, its range was capped at 290 kilometres to comply with these norms.

Following MTCR membership, India began work to extend the BrahMos' strike range. Russian assistance continues to support India's efforts to enhance the missile's capabilities. Indian scientists are currently working on upgrading its range to 400â600 kilometres.


Recently, the Indian Air Force successfully tested an extended-range version of the BrahMos from a Sukhoi fighter jet, achieving a strike distance of over 400 kilometres.

The expansion of BrahMos capabilities and its growing international demand have raised concerns for China, which continues to assert aggressive territorial claims in the South China Sea. China's strained ties with the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia stem from its expansive "nine-dash line" map, which claims parts of their exclusive economic zones (EEZs).

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Negotiations are still ongoing on Indonesia's BrahMos cruise missile deal with India and discussions about the procurement still continuing. However, bureaucratic hurdles and budget constraints have been noted as challenges in finalizing the deal.

The Philippines armed forces are wholly incapable of launching Brahmos type missiles (C4ISR issue). This is what India does, sell things to immature countries who are incapable of judging merits of their weapons.

Former U.S. Advisor Questions Effectiveness of Philippines’ BrahMos Missile Acquisition - Indian Defence Research Wing

SOURCE: AFI In a provocative critique, Ashley Tellis, a former advisor to the U.S. Department of State and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has raised serious doubts about the operational effectiveness of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles recently acquired...

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Meanwhile, what does it say about a country that 'mistakenly' launches Brahmos to enemy territory in Pakistan? Brother @Mainerik and @PakistanProud?

Reassessing the BrahMos Missile That Landed in Pakistan

Perhaps more important that the actual cause is the fact that Pakistan believes the launch was no accident.

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Indian Navy To Deploy Underwater Sensor Network To Monitor Chinese Submarines In Indian Ocean​

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The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), plans to deploy advanced underwater sensors to detect submarine movements—an ambitious move aimed at bolstering maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which is critical for India’s geopolitical and economic interests amid the growing presence of foreign submarines, particularly from China.


The new strategic plan focuses on creating a network of underwater sensors capable of detecting submarine activity in the Ninety East Ridge, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Bay of Bengal. These sensors include advanced hydroacoustic systems, similar to those used by the United States and Japan in their "Fish Hook Undersea Defense Line" in the Pacific, which stretches from Japan to Southeast Asia. The Indian Navy plans to deploy similar systems at the northern and southern tips of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide early warning of Chinese submarine activity in the region.

“India faces significant challenges from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) expanding its submarine operations in the region. The four-week survey of the Ninety East Ridge by China’s ‘silent’ research vessel Dong Fang Hong 3 last month has heightened concerns about mapping underwater environments for submarine operations,” said a senior naval intelligence official, adding that Chinese vessels frequently enter the IOR under the guise of scientific research, which is often linked to intelligence-gathering missions.


The Ninety East Ridge, a linear intraplate rise ideal for submarine navigation, has been a focal point of concern for India due to its strategic importance in monitoring and preventing undetected incursions by foreign submarines.

“The troubled waters of the IOR are further complicated by Pakistan’s acquisition of eight Yuan-class submarines with air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems from China,” added the senior naval officer.

While the Indian Navy's current submarine fleet—comprising 13 conventional diesel-electric submarines, including nine Sindhughosh-class and four Shishumar-class vessels—lacks the numerical and technological edge to effectively counter underwater threats from Pakistan and China, the development of underwater sensors marks a critical step toward enhancing India’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and maintaining its strategic pre-eminence in the IOR.


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The vast expanse of the IOR includes key chokepoints like the Malacca Strait and the Sunda Strait, making underwater domain awareness (UDA) vital for regional security.

The indigenous underwater sensors under development include passive and active sonar systems, magnetic anomaly detectors (MAD), and superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs).

While passive sonar systems, which detect noise emitted by submarines without emitting signals, will be crucial for stealth surveillance, the deployment of active sonar systems will enable precise detection and ranging in high-threat scenarios.

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India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next​

Story by Shivani Sharma

India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next
India is set to finalise a defence deal with Vietnam for the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, months after successfully delivering the same system to the Philippines.

According to reports, the negotiations are at an advanced stage and the agreement is likely to be sealed in the coming months. The deal, valued at approximately $700 million, will significantly boost Vietnam's maritime defence capabilities.


Vietnam is reportedly looking to procure the BrahMos coastal battery system, similar to the one acquired by the Philippines. The missile's precision strike capability, with a range of 290 kilometres, will enable Vietnam to secure its maritime boundaries and counter any potential threat from Chinese warships in the South China Sea.

BrahMos will give Vietnam an ability to keep its maritime boundaries safe as it can target any Chinese warship in the South China Sea within a radius of 300 kilometres.

After the Philippines, Vietnam will become the second country to induct the BrahMos missile into its naval arsenal.

India signed a $375 million deal with the Philippines in 2022, marking the first international sale of the BrahMos missile. Vietnam's acquisition underscores the rising demand for the weapons system in the Indo-Pacific region, especially amongst nations facing territorial disputes with China.



Talks are also underway with Indonesia for a possible BrahMos missile deal. In addition to Southeast Asian nations, countries from Central Asia, South America, and the Middle East have also expressed interest in acquiring the BrahMos system, further expanding its global footprint.

India's membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016 paved the way for extending the BrahMos' range. Under international law, countries are prohibited from exporting missiles with ranges exceeding 300 kilometres. When the missile was jointly developed by India and Russia, its range was capped at 290 kilometres to comply with these norms.

Following MTCR membership, India began work to extend the BrahMos' strike range. Russian assistance continues to support India's efforts to enhance the missile's capabilities. Indian scientists are currently working on upgrading its range to 400â600 kilometres.


Recently, the Indian Air Force successfully tested an extended-range version of the BrahMos from a Sukhoi fighter jet, achieving a strike distance of over 400 kilometres.

The expansion of BrahMos capabilities and its growing international demand have raised concerns for China, which continues to assert aggressive territorial claims in the South China Sea. China's strained ties with the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia stem from its expansive "nine-dash line" map, which claims parts of their exclusive economic zones (EEZs).

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Brahmos is basically an Indian version of Russian Yakhont anti ship missile. Brahmos is the creation of Russia. Russia transferred the technology, set up a factory and trained the Indians so that they can manufacture Brahmos on their own.