India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam; Indonesia Pact Finalising

India has strengthened its defence export footprint in Southeast Asia after signing an agreement with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.  

At the same time, discussions with Indonesia for a similar procurement programme have advanced to the final stages, signalling growing regional interest in India's defence capabilities. 

Vietnam Agreement Signed, Indonesia Talks Advance 

As per news reports, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary of India, confirmed that Vietnam has already signed an agreement for the BrahMos missile system, although a public announcement is yet to be made. 

He also indicated that negotiations with Indonesia have progressed significantly and are nearing conclusion. Indonesia had earlier announced in March that it had entered into an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system. 

While official financial details have not been disclosed, reports have previously suggested that the Vietnam deal could be valued at around ₹60 billion, including training and logistical support. 

Growing Demand for BrahMos in Southeast Asia 

The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India and Russia, has emerged as one of India's most prominent defence export products.  

The Philippines became the 1st overseas customer in 2022 after signing a contract worth nearly $375 million. 

The Vietnam agreement and the potential Indonesian order represent another step in India's efforts to expand defence exports while strengthening manufacturing capabilities for both domestic and international markets. 

Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that India maintains a strong commitment to ASEAN nations and views countries in the region as trusted partners. He noted that advanced defence technologies are generally shared with countries that maintain strong and reliable relationships. 

India Pushes Defence Manufacturing and Partnerships 

During a session on defence industrial resilience, Singh highlighted the importance of building trusted supply chains, secure partnerships and innovation-driven defence ecosystems amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty. 

According to Singh, India has undertaken significant reforms in defence manufacturing over the past decade, including greater private-sector participation, support for startups, stronger indigenous design capabilities and deeper collaboration with global partners. 

Government-owned companies currently account for about 72% of India's defence production, while the private sector contributes the remainder.  

He also noted that India has developed strong capabilities in missile systems, fighter aircraft and main battle tanks, while continuing to strengthen propulsion technologies across land, air and sea domains. 

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Conclusion 

The Vietnam agreement and progress on the Indonesia deal mark another milestone in India's defence export strategy. As demand for indigenous military systems grows, BrahMos continues to play a central role in expanding India's presence in international defence markets.   

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