After Philippines, Vietnam Set To Buy BrahMos Missiles From India

Vietnam is on track to become the second Asian nation, after the Philippines, to acquire India's powerful BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. According to sources, the defence deal is estimated at around $700 million (approximately ₹5,990 crore), and a major decision on the agreement is expected soon.

Much like the Philippines, Vietnam faces ongoing maritime tensions with China in the South China Sea. Strengthening its defence capabilities has become a priority, and in recent years, India and Vietnam have significantly deepened their military ties.

Back in January 2022, the Philippines signed a $375 million- (₹2,700 crore) contract with India for the shore-based anti-ship BrahMos system. The deal included the delivery of three missile batteries.

The BrahMos missile boasts a range of 290 kilometres and travels at a blistering speed of Mach 2.8 — over two and a half times the speed of sound. India has also developed extended-range versions of BrahMos capable of hitting targets up to 450-500 kilometres away.

BrahMos is among the select few Indian weapons systems deployed by all three branches of the armed forces — Army, Navy, and Air Force. It has been successfully integrated into frontline fighter jets like the Sukhoi and developed domestically with assistance from Russia.

The Army uses BrahMos in its artillery units, while the Navy has equipped its warships with the missile, making them even more lethal with the ability to strike both land and sea targets with precision.

India's Defence Exports Soar 30x In A Decade

According to recent data from the Ministry of Defence, India's defence exports have surged nearly 30 times over the past decade. From just ₹686 crore in 2013–14, exports have skyrocketed to over ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25.

Between 2014 and 2024, India exported defence equipment worth ₹88,319 crore — 21 times higher than the ₹4,312 crore exported between 2004 and 2014. India’s growing defence export portfolio includes bulletproof jackets, Dornier aircraft, Chetak helicopters, fast interceptor boats, and lightweight torpedoes.

India Aims For ₹50,000 Crore in Defence Exports By 2029

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is advancing toward the ambitious goal of reaching ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

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