India's BrahMos Missile: A Powerful Driver for Defence Exports

India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is not just a potent weapon for its own defence, but also a potential game-changer for the country's defence exports.

Here's how this 'Made in India' marvel can boost India's standing in the global arms market:

Global Appeal​

The BrahMos boasts impressive credentials. It's the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world, with unmatched speed, precision, and destructive power.

This lethality, coupled with its versatility (land, sea, and air-launched variants), makes it highly desirable for many nations seeking to bolster their defenses.

Technological Prowess​

The BrahMos project showcases India's growing self-reliance in defence technology. Currently, over 76% of the missile is manufactured indigenously. By 2026, India aims for complete indigenous production, further reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and demonstrating India's growing technological prowess.

Strategic Partnerships​

The BrahMos is a joint venture between India and Russia, highlighting strong diplomatic ties and fostering cooperation in advanced weaponry. This collaboration allows India to leverage Russia's expertise while creating a unique product with global appeal.

Export Potential​

Several countries are already in negotiation to acquire BrahMos missiles. The Philippines became the first international customer, ordering the land-to-sea version.

This success story paves the way for more countries, particularly those seeking to counter China's growing influence, to consider the BrahMos as a deterrent.

Economic Benefits​

Exporting BrahMos missiles translates to significant revenue generation, propelling India's defence exports to new heights. The projected $3 billion in revenue by 2026 signifies a major boost to the Indian economy and the creation of high-skilled jobs in the defence sector.

Indigenous Advantage​

Unlike some competitors, India offers a reliable, cutting-edge weapon system. Countries are wary of China-made armaments, which often lack reliability and advanced features. The BrahMos stands out as a trustworthy, 'Made in India' alternative.

The Road Ahead​

India's ambitions extend beyond the current BrahMos. New generation hypersonic BrahMos missiles are under development, promising even greater capabilities.

This relentless pursuit of innovation positions India as a frontrunner in missile technology, attracting potential buyers and solidifying its position as a major defence exporter.

In conclusion, the BrahMos missile is more than just a weapon; it's a symbol of India's growing technological and strategic prowess. By offering this powerful, indigenous weapon system to the world, India is poised to become a major player in the global arms market.

 

[Radha Ramanan]

The brahmos is not a maneuverable missile as often wrongly portrayed . It can go up and down gently as in typical anti ship attack profile. Only subsonic missiles like the harpoon and nirbhay can. The missile in a hi low mode goes up to altitude to benefit the lower pressure of air thus gaining speed and efficient fuel usage attaining mach 2.8 and then dives down to sea skimming altitude after nearing the target making it difficult for anti missile defenses ,
It cannot do an S maneuver as often wrongly said . IF so the missile will break apart from excessive G forces encountered. G forces are a result of speed and turn rate. The laws of physics just cant be by passed. If a fighter is turning at 7 g at 1000kmh an air to air CCM missile that is going at 3000kmh has to do a 21g maneuver to catch the fighter. That why all CCM missile are desing to 30g or more . The leader seems to be the Israeli python 5 that is capable of pulling an incredible 50G!
Today there are a number of missiles that can intercept the 2.5mach + anti ship missiles. The US standard missile, the french aster, the MBDA sea ceptor and our own barak -8 missile.

 

[Sandeep]

This is the best and fastest cruise missile in the world that can evade interception from any SAM defence shield and destroy any ship with it. This missile can perform a S manoeuvre or attack from the top which will destroy or sink the ship but for larger vessels like destroyers or carrier it might need multiple hits. India should also look to increase the indigenous content on the missile which helps to reduce cost and reduce foreign reliance.

 

[sanket]

Brahmos-NG will b Attractiveness which is Air Launch version , if they make it with extended Range upto 500 kM.

 

[Alok Gupta]

It is time for India to completely indeginize the Brahmos missile so that Russia can not put restrictions on it's export anymore. At this time, more than half the world is against Russia and Russiam may well not allow India to export the missile to these countries.