Fifteen nations express desire of having BrahMos missiles

(MENAFN) Interest in India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles is growing, with approximately 15 countries expressing a desire to acquire the system, according to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. He made the remarks on Sunday while highlighting the missile's performance during India's recent military engagement with Pakistan in May.

Singh commended the effectiveness of the weapon, saying, “During Operation Sindoor, BrahMos missile achieved a miraculous feat. Now, around 14-15 countries want to have this missile.”

The BrahMos missile system, jointly developed by India and Russia, is produced by BrahMos Aerospace – a collaboration between India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), which holds a 50.5% stake, and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia, which owns the remaining 49.5%. The name of the missile comes from a combination of India’s Brahmaputra and Russia’s Moskva rivers.

During the four-day standoff with Pakistan in May, BrahMos missiles, along with Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, played a key role in protecting Indian military assets from enemy strikes.

India’s military continues to depend heavily on Russian-origin weaponry, with roughly 60% of its inventory sourced from Russia. Last month, Singh met with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in China. Their discussions reportedly included future deliveries of S-400 systems, upgrades for Su-30 MKI fighter jets, and other essential military equipment.

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