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BrahMos Exports Set to Exceed $600 Million, Defence Secretary Says
BrahMos is a powerful missile system made by India and Russia.
India has sold it to the Philippines and plans sales to Indonesia and Vietnam.
The total value of these exports is expected to pass $600 million.
The Philippines has already received about $330 million worth of the system.
The Defence Secretary said BrahMos is an important example of India selling advanced defence equipment abroad.
The missile can travel at supersonic speed and strike targets over long distances.
It also has a version that can be launched from aircraft.
The system has been described as proven in battle during Operation Sindoor.
India’s overall defence exports also reached a record level in FY 2025-26.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said BrahMos exports are expected to exceed $600 million.
The Philippines has received about $330 million worth of the BrahMos missile system.
Contracts or agreements reportedly cover sales to the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
The missile has an air-launched version that has succeeded on Sukhoi aircraft.
India’s defence exports reached Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 62.66% year-on-year.
- Who
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh discussed BrahMos exports involving India, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
- What
- India is pursuing BrahMos missile-system exports expected to exceed $600 million.
- Where
- The reported sales involve Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
- When
- The report cites defence-export figures for Financial Year 2025-26; the interview date is not specified.
- Why
- BrahMos is being presented as a high-end strategic system and an anchor for India’s growing defence-export momentum.
Key facts
- Expected BrahMos exports
- More than USD 600 million
- Philippines delivery
- About USD 330 million
- Expected Vietnam exports
- About USD 100 million
- Expected Indonesia exports
- Around USD 200 million
- India’s defence exports
- Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26
- Year-on-year increase
- Rs 14,802 crore, or 62.66%
- Export destinations
- Indian defence equipment now reaches more than 80 countries
Quotes
Rajesh Kumar Singh
India’s Defence Secretary
“The system has been proven in battle during Operation Sindoor...This missile also has an air-launched version, which exists and is a great success on Sukhois. There is tremendous potential for this particular system, and I hope that this will continue to be one of the anchors of our export momentum.”
republicworld.com
“BrahMos is a kind of benchmark for our emerging export story. This is one of the high-end strategic systems that we've been able to export. We've got contracts or agreements to sell it to three Southeast Asian countries, starting with the Philippines, and now Indonesia and Vietnam as well.”
republicworld.com
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