Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam Considering Brahmos Missile Against China

BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, has formally extended offers for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to three Southeast Asian nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. This strategic move signifies a significant expansion effort for the company within the region.

The BrahMos, known for its supersonic speed, extended range, and precision strike capabilities, presents a compelling proposition for modernizing defense systems. This is particularly relevant in the Southeast Asian context, where geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes have prompted nations to bolster their military capabilities.

Indonesia, with its extensive maritime domain and economic significance, has shown interest in the BrahMos as a potential asset for its naval and air forces.

Malaysia, facing ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, is particularly keen on the air-launched variant of the missile for its potential to enhance deterrence capabilities.

Vietnam, with its complex geopolitical history and ongoing regional concerns, also sees the BrahMos as a strategic addition to its defense arsenal.

Currently, BrahMos Aerospace is engaged in active negotiations with all three nations. While the outcomes of these discussions remain to be seen, the prospect of BrahMos deployment in Southeast Asia represents a significant development in the region's defense landscape.

It is noteworthy that the Philippines has already procured the BrahMos system, signing a contract in 2022 for three shore-based anti-ship missile systems. This demonstrates the missile's appeal and potential impact within the region.

 

[NSR]

Great boon to Indian armament exports, dawn of a new age for sure.

India must establish an armaments export-import bank and provide low cost loans to add fillip to the exports.
Many third world countries would love to buy quality Indian arms than the assembly line arms from criminal china which are failing miserably.

India's time is arriving in armaments business.

 

[Ashutosh]

Malaysia!? Seriously!?

 

[Goutom C]

Great boon to Indian armament exports, dawn of a new age for sure.

India must establish an armaments export-import bank and provide low cost loans to add fillip to the exports.
Many third world countries would love to buy quality Indian arms than the assembly line arms from criminal china which are failing miserably.

India's time is arriving in armaments business.

Wondering why the much touted , Tejas has no buyers !!

 

[Kiran Kumar]

India should negotiate to sell Tejas along with Brahmos A then it will generate more revenue.

 

[The Presence]

Malaysia!? Seriously!?

They won't buy a single s*it. They simply don't have the money. So count them out.
Our only hope is Indonesia.

 

[Anant]

India should negotiate to sell Tejas along with Brahmos A then it will generate more revenue.

Malaysia and Indonesia both have the problem of operating small numbers of too many different types of aircraft in their attempts to dodge getting stabbed in the back for spares and the like. There is no chance either nation will purchase the Tejas to add to that potluck.

 

[Anant]

They won't buy a single s*it. They simply don't have the money. So count them out.
Our only hope is Indonesia.

Even Indonesia doesn't have money. They are still working on their variety over quantity ideas for defence procurement, which has led to purchases of small numbers of many types of aircraft. We may be able to sell them the BrahMos as a shore-based missile, but with only 11 Su-30s and 5 Su-27s (all of which will be replaced if they can scrounge up enough money to buy the F-15), they almost certainly won't buy the BrahMos-A.

 

[abhinav srivastava]

Bramhos is our bleeding edge tech. Don't sell it to jihadi countries.

 

[Bhishma]

We need to factor in two risks:

1. Units falling to China & getting reverse engineered. (No China doesnt have anything like Brahmos. Their YJ12 is a hoax)
2. Those missiles being aimed right back at us. We dont have any countermeasures (unless we build backdoor kill switches ?). Imagine Malaysia turning hostile and claiming Andamans - do we want to deal with that $hit ?

Brahmos is very much relevant even in the hypersonic age. Its at the sweet spot of difficult to intercept & precision. Even for decades to come, it will be relevant.
Brahmos is our silver bullet. Dont go around selling it indiscriminately. If we want to engage in proxy warfare, sell other tech like Tejas, give a discount, establish bases there. Dont do stupid things like selling Brahmos.

 

[Shanker]

Wondering why the much touted , Tejas has no buyers !!

It's natural that anyone might hesitate to buy a product that is yet to be made and sold - however good it might sound.
I believe that there's no need to offer the Tejas for export for a couple of years, as HAL's capacity is fully booked by the IAF, which is going ahead to buy more.

 

[Akshat]

Wondering why the much touted , Tejas has no buyers !!

Unpopular opinion. But MoD can only force Indian military to buy the substandard/overpriced stuff made by DRDO/DPSUs. IAF is paying 73 million USD for Tejas mk1a. Foreign companies will probably pay more. IAF was buying made in India Su30 mki for 68 million usd in 2018. Agreed that the cost of Tejas includes ground support equipment and Su30 mki doesn’t. But Su30 mki is coming with ToT and is a foreign product. So the cost is roughly on the same level.

 

[Akshat]

It's natural that anyone might hesitate to buy a product that is yet to be made and sold - however good it might sound.
I believe that there's no need to offer the Tejas for export for a couple of years, as HAL's capacity is fully booked by the IAF, which is going ahead to buy more.

Why not increase the production instead? Oh sorry. Forgot that we are talking about HAl who can’t even make 6 trainers in a year.

 

[Akshat]

India should negotiate to sell Tejas along with Brahmos A then it will generate more revenue.

No one will buy Tejas till the time HAL is involved. Foreign countries can’t be pressurized by MoD like IAF can be.

 

[Raja Raja Cholan]

Malaysia!? Seriously!?

Exactly. Surprised me for their interest in made in India military technology.

 

[Raja Raja Cholan]

They won't buy a single s*it. They simply don't have the money. So count them out.
Our only hope is Indonesia.

It is not so much about the money but their leaning towards pakistan and Turkey.

 

[Pad UwU]

Wondering why the much touted , Tejas has no buyers !!

Because many countries wouldn't want a half baked mk1a... They would rather buy the mk2 instead for price they are paying with a reliable western engine of course 😹😹😹