India’s defence industry is hitting a milestone, with exports rising beyond 38,000 crore rupees. The jump is credited to the success of Operation Sindoor, a tightly timed 96-hour engagement that showcased the performance of homegrown systems. With global buyers taking notice, flagship technologies such as the BrahMos missile and Akash-NG air defence are emerging as key drivers of the export boom.
India has confirmed it is in discussions with Vietnam regarding the potential sale of the BrahMos missile system. The development signals strengthening defence cooperation and could reshape regional security dynamics if negotiations progress. Details on timelines, scope, and pricing were not provided in the brief confirmation, leaving room for speculation on what a potential package may include.
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Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit to India is expected to center on deepening defense ties, with a potential BrahMos missile purchase reportedly high on the agenda. India sees Vietnam as vital to Indo-Pacific stability as China’s influence grows. Officials may announce cooperation, but sources indicate no weapons deal signing is expected during the visit.
Vietnam President To Lam is set to visit India next week as both sides seek deeper strategic and military cooperation. The standout item is a proposed $700 million BrahMos missile deal aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s maritime defence. Talks are also expected to expand collaboration in digital infrastructure, trade, and regional connectivity, signalling a broader partnership beyond security.
The Philippines will debut India’s newly acquired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in Balikatan 2026 war games, using a simulation firing mode rather than live launches. Delivered from a $375 million 2022 deal, the land-based system is already integrated with the Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense Regiment. The exercise, featuring 17,000 troops, underscores rising deterrence near the South China Sea.
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