India’s Missile Systems Outshine Western Peers in Global Orders

India makes missiles and other weapons that cost less than similar ones from other countries.

The Akash missile is cheaper than a popular European system, and a new project called Kusha could be even cheaper than a Russian system.

BrahMos is a fast missile that is a bit more expensive but still cheaper than some U.S. missiles, and it has sold to countries like the Philippines and Vietnam.

India also sells rockets called Pinaka and small anti‑tank missiles that are very affordable.

Because of these low prices, India’s defence sales reached a record high last year, and the United States is still the biggest buyer of Indian parts and sub‑systems.