India announced it will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia. The announcement coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta, where eight agreements and MOUs are expected. Separately, two Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush in Manipur.
The UAE is reportedly in early-stage talks to purchase Indian defence equipment, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akash air-defence system. Analysts suggest a deal would boost India's transition from arms buyer to exporter and strengthen ties with the UAE.
India is in discussions with the UAE to sell its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Akashteer air defence network. The deal, if finalized, would make the UAE the fourth foreign customer for BrahMos. Talks are progressing rapidly as the UAE seeks to bolster its military capabilities.
India is developing the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) as a cost-effective complement to the Brahmos, enhancing sustained combat operations with its 1,500 km range and lower cost per unit.
Vietnam has become the latest country to enter talks to buy India’s supersonic BrahMos missile – and at least 15 more are reportedly interested – as defence ministries across Asia and elsewhere increasingly look beyond Western-made systems. New Delhi and Hanoi are in advanced negotiations over a potential US$700 million deal, with talks progressing during Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit to India this week, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other...
