BrahMos export talks advance with more nations

Agencies BrahMos Aerospace has secured export agreements with the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, while several other countries are in discussions to acquire the supersonic cruise missile system, the company's chairman and managing director Jaiteerth R Joshi said on Friday. The company has also supplied missiles to the Philippines and signed an agreement with Vietnam, with talks involving other interested Southeast Asian nations at an advanced stage. Speaking to PTI, Joshi said the discussions could translate into agreements once the government grants the necessary clearances. He was responding to questions about countries that had finalised deals and those still negotiating, amid increased interest in BrahMos following Operation Sindoor. BrahMos export deals: Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia agreements India's BrahMos export programme has expanded beyond its first international customer, the Philippines, with Vietnam and Indonesia also entering into agreements. The three countries represent major export milestones for the missile system. Philippines: First export contract signed on January 28, 2022, worth $374.96 million. It covers three shore-based anti-ship missile batteries for the Philippine Marine Corps. The first batch was delivered in April 2024, with deliveries completed by April 2025. Vietnam: Agreement signed in May 2026. Initial reports cited a tranche of around $100 million, while a broader coastal defence and multi-platform package has been estimated at $629 million to $700 million. Indonesia: Agreement formally concluded in July 2026. The initial shore-based missile order has been estimated at around $200 million to $350 million, as part of a wider defence package reportedly worth more than $600 million. The Philippines was India's first overseas customer for the BrahMos system. The 2022 agreement covered three shore-based anti-ship missile batteries, with deliveries subsequently completed. Vietnam's agreement, signed in 2026, marks another significant expansion of India's missile exports in Southeast Asia. The reported value varies depending on whether the initial missile tranche or the broader defence package is considered. Live Events Indonesia's agreement, concluded in July 2026, is another addition to the export programme. The initial shore-based BrahMos order forms part of a wider defence arrangement that reportedly includes other Indian defence systems. Philippines follow-up order, UAE and Saudi Arabia among potential BrahMos buyers Apart from the concluded agreements, India is pursuing additional export opportunities. The Philippines is reportedly in advanced negotiations for a follow-up order estimated at $700 million to $800 million. The proposed package could include around five additional shore-based batteries and 60 missiles. Other potential buyers include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Malaysia and Brazil. Several Southeast Asian countries have also expressed interest, Joshi said, adding that discussions with some of them had reached an advanced stage. The proposed deals remain subject to government approval and should not be treated as concluded export contracts. BrahMos missiles manufactured 10 to 20 years ago proved reliable during Operation Sindoor: CEO Joshi also credited non-destructive testing (NDT) with helping ensure the reliability of BrahMos missiles used during Operation Sindoor. He said the operation had not been anticipated when the missiles were manufactured, with some of the systems dating back 10, 15 or even 20 years. NDT plays an important role in checking the condition of defence equipment without damaging its structural integrity, Joshi said. The techniques help identify hidden defects and assess components that need to remain reliable over extended periods. Methods used in aerospace and defence testing include ultrasonic testing, X-ray imaging and computed tomography, eddy current testing, liquid penetrant testing and magnetic particle inspection. These techniques can help identify cracks, internal voids, material defects and structural weaknesses in components. NDE 2026 and AeroNDT 2026 to bring over 2,000 professionals to Bengaluru Joshi was briefing reporters about the 36th Annual Conference on Non-Destructive Evaluation and Enabling Technologies (NDE 2026) and AeroNDT 2026, the 15th International Symposium on NDT in Aerospace. The events will be hosted by the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT) from November 15 to 17. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony on November 15. The events are expected to attract more than 2,000 professionals, researchers, academics and industry leaders. More than 100 international speakers will participate, while over 100 exhibitors from India and abroad will showcase their equipment. Joshi said the events could generate significant business opportunities, with deals worth more than Rs 3,000 crore, technology exchanges and memorandums of understanding expected. He added that special arrangements had been made to give engineering students hands-on experience with advanced testing equipment. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! 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