India is soon to deliver the third batch of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, concluding a $375 million agreement made in 2022. The previous two batches arrived in early 2024 and 2025, bolstering the naval strength of the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Philippines marks the first country to purchase BrahMos from India.
Philippines empowered with BrahMos: Securing the South China Sea
In 2022, the Philippines signed a $375 million (approximately 3,000 crore rupees) deal with India for three BrahMos batteries. Each boasts a range of 290 kilometers and a speed of Mach 2.8. The first batch arrived in April 2024, followed by the second in April 2025. BrahMos strengthens coastal defense for the Philippines, especially against China's claims in the South China Sea.
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Jayateerth Joshi, CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace, assured that the missiles are ready and will be delivered on time, solidifying India-Philippines relations. The Philippines has integrated BrahMos into its Horizon 3 modernization program and has shown interest in purchasing more batteries.
Vietnam's Deal Nearing Completion
A $700 million (approximately 5,990 crore rupees) BrahMos deal with Vietnam is nearing completion, aiming to enhance naval and air defenses in the South China Sea. Vietnam would become the second Asian nation to acquire BrahMos post negotiations initiated in April 2025.
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Global Interest: Indonesia and Malaysia Next
Following the success of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, several nations expressed eagerness for BrahMos. Indonesia is ready to finalize a $450 million (approximately 3,800 crore rupees) deal, coming third after the Philippines and Vietnam.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is keen on the air-launch variant, set to integrate with Su-30MKM jets. Other nations, including Armenia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela have also shown interest. Armenia is already a buyer of BrahMos, with ongoing discussions with UAE, Saudi, and Egypt.
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The Power of BrahMos: Why It’s in Demand
BrahMos, a joint missile system developed by India and Russia, can be launched from land, sea, and air. With a range of 290 km and traveling at Mach 2.8, it’s unmatched in precision, suitable for both anti-ship and land-attack purposes. Its triumph in Operation Sindoor boosted exports, elevating India’s defense exports to 21,083 crore rupees in 2024-25, significantly contributed by BrahMos.
Surge in India’s Defense Exports
Operation Sindoor has positioned BrahMos as a game-changer. Nations countering China's claims in Southeast Asia are buying BrahMos. India aims to reach 50,000 crore in exports by 2025-26, reinforcing self-reliant India's future.
