Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has described the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as a benchmark for India’s emerging defence export success, highlighting its role as one of the country’s most advanced strategic systems to secure overseas orders.

India has secured contracts or agreements for BrahMos with three South-East Asian nations: the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. The Philippines was the first export customer, with deliveries already underway, while agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam have expanded the missile’s regional footprint.

According to Singh, the BrahMos system has demonstrated its effectiveness during Operation Sindoor and has further strengthened its reputation through an air-launched variant operated successfully by Sukhoi fighter aircraft. He said the missile possesses significant export potential and is expected to remain a major driver of India’s defence export growth.

The Philippines has already received BrahMos systems worth around ₹2,800 crore. Initial exports to Vietnam are expected to be worth about ₹850 crore, while the Indonesian deal is estimated at roughly ₹1,700 crore. Together, these agreements are expected to push BrahMos exports beyond ₹5,100 crore.

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also stated that BrahMos has an air-launched variant (BrahMos-A) that has been a success on Sukhoi aircraft. This is consistent with the known existence of the BrahMos-A carried by the Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI fleet.

The missile has become a prominent symbol of India’s indigenous defence capabilities. Its combination of supersonic speed, precision strike capability and long-range performance has attracted interest from multiple countries seeking advanced missile systems.

The expanding BrahMos order book also reflects the broader rise of India’s defence exports, which have reached record levels and now serve more than 80 countries worldwide.

ANI