New Delhi : India’s indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is witnessing growing international interest, with several countries exploring its procurement as New Delhi continues to expand its footprint in the global defence export market, according to international media reports.
The Philippines, which has already inducted the BrahMos missile system into its armed forces, remains the first overseas operator of the Indian-made weapon system. Meanwhile, Vietnam and Indonesia are reportedly moving forward with plans to acquire the missile as part of efforts to strengthen their defence capabilities.
International media reports also indicate that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Thailand, Brazil and Chile have expressed interest in the BrahMos missile system, reflecting increasing global confidence in India’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
In addition to BrahMos, the United Arab Emirates is also reported to be evaluating India’s Akashteer air defence command-and-control system, highlighting the expanding international appeal of India’s indigenous defence technologies.
The growing interest in BrahMos comes as India intensifies its focus on defence exports under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The missile’s proven performance, precision-strike capability and supersonic speed have contributed to its emergence as one of India’s most successful defence export products.
With interest spanning Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, the BrahMos missile programme is increasingly being viewed as a symbol of India’s rising stature as a global defence manufacturing and export hub. It is important to note, however, that while several countries have reportedly expressed interest, procurement discussions and negotiations remain at different stages and not all potential deals have been finalized.