Vietnam Joins Growing List of Buyers for India’s BrahMos Missile System
Speaking at a regional security forum in Singapore over the weekend, Singh also indicated that negotiations with Indonesia for a similar purchase are nearing completion.
“My understanding is that with both Indonesia and with Vietnam, the deal is in the final stages… in fact, for Vietnam, I understand that it has already been signed, probably not publicly announced, but it’s already been signed,” he said.
The announcement follows an official visit to India by Vietnamese President To Lam earlier last month, during which the two countries discussed strengthening bilateral ties.
With the agreement, Vietnam becomes the second Southeast Asian country to acquire the BrahMos missile system. The Philippines was the first nation in the region to purchase the weapon, receiving its initial delivery in April last year under a $375 million contract signed in 2023.
Named after India’s Brahmaputra River and Russia’s Moskva River, the BrahMos is regarded as one of the world’s fastest operational supersonic cruise missiles. The system was developed through a joint venture between India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, a missile design bureau known for producing the Oniks anti-ship missile.
Although the missile originally had a range limited to approximately 180 miles, subsequent upgrades have significantly extended its reach, increasing its attractiveness to countries seeking to strengthen their defense capabilities amid evolving regional security concerns.
The BrahMos can be launched from multiple platforms, including naval vessels, submarines, aircraft, and land-based systems, offering considerable operational flexibility. The missile was first publicly introduced during the MAKS-2001 aerospace exhibition in Moscow.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that India and Russia-backed BrahMos Aerospace is engaged in advanced discussions with Indonesia regarding a potential agreement valued between $200 million and $350 million. If finalized, the deal would further expand the missile system’s presence in Southeast Asia and reinforce India’s growing role as a defense exporter in the region.
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