BrahMos has emerged as one of the leading examples of India’s transition from a defence importer to an increasingly important defence exporter. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has pointed to the supersonic cruise missile as a key strategic product capable of generating further overseas demand. India has established export relationships with the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. The Philippines was the first customer and has already begun receiving the system. Additional agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam are expected to significantly expand the missile’s regional presence. The Philippines contract is valued at about ₹2,800 crore, while prospective Vietnamese and Indonesian deals have been estimated at approximately ₹850 crore and ₹1,700 crore. Combined, these agreements could push the value of BrahMos exports beyond ₹5,100 crore. Singh also highlighted the success of the BrahMos-A air-launched version, which is deployed on India’s Su-30MKI fighters. The missile’s supersonic speed, precision and long-range strike characteristics have helped establish its reputation among prospective international customers. Its growing export base reflects India’s broader defence-manufacturing ambitions and rising defence exports. Indian defence equipment is now being supplied to more than 80 countries, making systems such as BrahMos important contributors to the country’s strategic and industrial outreach.
