Sources have revealed that the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was used in India's Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the terror attack carried out by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Our Indian Air Force had targeted Pakistani air bases at Rafiqui (Shorkot, Jhang), Murid (Chakwal), Noor Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian (Kasur).
In this attack, the air bases in Skardu, Bholari, Jacobabad and Sargodha were completely destroyed. Now, it is reported that various countries are lining up to buy this BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. So, let's find out which countries are queuing up to buy this deadly missile from India.
What is the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile?
The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile developed through a joint venture and cooperation between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The name 'BrahMos' is a composite of the Brahmaputra River in India and the Moskva River in Russia, signifying this partnership and the close friendship between the two countries. The Philippines, which signed a Rs 32,000 crore BrahMos missile deal for three coastal defence batteries in January 2022, is currently the only ally with a confirmed contract for BrahMos. The first battery under this contract was delivered to the Philippines in April 2024. Sources familiar with the matter reported that the second battery delivery is likely to take place this year. Apart from this, it is also said that more than a dozen countries have shown interest in purchasing the BrahMos missile.
Indonesia, Vietnam: Indonesia is in talks with India for a deal worth Rs 21,000 crore to Rs 29,000 crore to buy an advanced version of the BrahMos cruise missile. Vietnam is also reportedly considering a massive deal worth around Rs 59,000 crore, involving the supply of BrahMos missiles for both its army and navy.
Malaysia: Malaysia is also looking to purchase BrahMos missiles for its Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets and Kedah-class warships, as well as for its navy.
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela: These Latin American countries are also looking to increase their defense and military strength by purchasing BrahMos.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Oman: These Middle Eastern countries are also showing interest in purchasing the BrahMos missile. Negotiations with some of these countries are at advanced stages and the time for signing agreements is imminent.
Thailand, Singapore, Brunei: These Southeast Asian countries are other major countries that have shown the greatest interest in purchasing BrahMos and talks are also at various stages with these countries.
South Africa, Bulgaria: South Africa and Bulgaria are reportedly in various stages of negotiations for the potential purchase of the missile.
Range of BrahMos missile
The BrahMos range was initially limited to 290 km as per the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), But after India joined the MTCR in 2016, the range of BrahMos for land and ship-based versions has been extended to 800-900 km, further increasing the missile's power. Air-launched versions have the enormous potential to reach a range of 450-500 km.
BrahMos missile capability
BrahMos is a versatile missile, capable of hitting land, sea and air-based targets. It is reported to be easily launched from land-based Transporter Erector Launchers (TELs), ships (both vertical and inclined launchers), submarines (submersibles) and fighter aircraft (fighter jets such as the Su-30MKI).
