Vietnam, Indonesia And The UAE Show Interest In Brahmos Missiles
Date
11/27/2024 3:09:34 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Alimat Aliyeva
The Russian-Indian company BrahMos Aerospace is in discussions
with Vietnam, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
regarding the potential supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise
missiles, Azernews reports.
"There are talks with Indonesia, with Vietnam, and with the
[United Arab] Emirates. These are the countries that showed the
most interest," said Maksichev, a representative of BrahMos
Aerospace.
He added, "These three countries," in response to a question
about which nations might sign contracts for the supply of BrahMos
missiles. Maksichev did not provide further details about the
current stage of the negotiations or the exact terms under
discussion.
The BrahMos missile was developed jointly by the Russian company
NPO Mashinostroeniya and the Defense Research and Development
Organization (DRDO) of India. Its first test launch occurred in
2001. Currently, various modifications of the BrahMos missile are
in service with the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Ground Forces.
BrahMos Aerospace also offers these missiles for export to
third-party countries.
The Philippines became the first foreign customer of BrahMos
missiles, signing a deal to enhance its coastal defense
capabilities. This marks a significant step in the missile's export
journey, as the Philippines aims to strengthen its military
deterrence in the South China Sea amid rising regional
tensions.
The BrahMos missile is considered one of the fastest supersonic
cruise missiles in the world, with speeds of up to Mach 3. It is
capable of striking both land and naval targets with pinpoint
accuracy. Its combination of speed, range, and precision makes it a
highly coveted asset for modernizing the defense capabilities of
countries in Asia and the Middle East. The missile's unique
capabilities have sparked interest among several nations seeking to
bolster their military defense systems.
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