Context:
India has reportedly signed a BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, while a similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages. This follows the Philippines becoming the first foreign buyer of the BrahMos missile system, highlighting India’s growing defence export profile.
Explanation:
- BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia.
- The name BrahMos is derived from Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, symbolising India–Russia defence cooperation.
- It can be launched from land, sea, air and submarine platforms, making it a multi-platform weapon system.
- BrahMos is known for high speed, precision strike capability and low-altitude flight, making interception difficult.
- The Philippines became the first foreign buyer of BrahMos, marking a major milestone in India’s defence exports.
- Deals with Vietnam and Indonesia reflect India’s strategic outreach in the Indo-Pacific and support for maritime security.
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