The unmanned, supersonic BrahMos missile flies at Mach 3 and has a range of 290 km, extendable to 500 km or 800 km in its advanced variants
The BrahMos cruise missile played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, delivering a clear message to Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Its successful use highlighted India’s precision-strike capabilities and sent a strong signal to both Pakistan and the terror networks involved.
The BrahMos missile is a versatile and formidable weapon, capable of being launched from land, air and sea, enabling strikes from multiple fronts. Jointly developed by India and Russia, it is renowned for its supersonic speed, pinpoint accuracy, and adaptability across a range of military operations.
The Philippines is currently the only country with a confirmed contract for the BrahMos, having signed a $375 million deal in January 2022 for three coastal defence batteries. The first battery was delivered in April 2024, with the second expected in April 2025.
However, renowned for its speed and precision, the BrahMos missile has attracted interest from over a dozen countries, with several nations currently in talks to acquire the advanced system.
Indonesia: Indonesia is negotiating a $200–$350 million deal to procure an advanced version of the BrahMos cruise missile.
Vietnam: Vietnam is planning a $700 million deal that includes supply of missiles for both its Army and Navy.
Malaysia: Malaysia is considering BrahMos missiles for its Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets and Kedah-class warships.
Thailand, Singapore, Brunei: These South-East Asian countries have shown interest and are in various stages of negotiations.
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela: These Latin American countries are eyeing naval and coastal defence variants of the missile.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Oman: These Middle Eastern countries have also expressed interest, with talks in advanced stages with some of them.
South Africa, Bulgaria: South Africa and Bulgaria are in different stages of negotiation for possible procurement.