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India is developing advanced, affordable precision weapons, including powered versions of the SAAW glide bomb, to meet the demand for deep stocks of such armaments in modern conflicts and enable strikes deep within hostile territory.
India's Supreme Court has agreed to hear Uttar Pradesh's plea challenging the Bombay High Court's order that absolved a Brahmos engineer of espionage charges.
Today's daily briefing highlights the partnership between India and Indonesia on the BrahMos missile system, alongside other news.
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo have finalized an agreement for Indonesia to acquire India's BrahMos missiles.
The acquisition of the Indian BrahMos Cruise Missile is expected to significantly enhance the United Arab Emirates' standoff capabilities, bolstering its defense posture.
The United Arab Emirates, traditionally a buyer of Western weaponry, is showing significant interest in acquiring Indian defense technologies like BrahMos and Akashteer.
The stealth frigate 'Dunagiri,' equipped with advanced weapons and sensors including BrahMos missiles, along with two other ships, will be inducted into the Indian Navy on Sunday.
Inspired by Iran and Pakistan's missile capabilities, India is reportedly considering the creation of a dedicated Rocket Force to enhance its conventional deterrence and deep-strike capabilities with systems like Pralay and BrahMos.
The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of INS Dunagiri, a new Project 17A stealth frigate, which boasts advanced multi-domain combat capabilities, including BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles, and is named after a Himalayan peak.
The Philippine government is addressing various domestic issues, including stricter fire prevention, school overcrowding, and infrastructure projects like MRT-7, while also engaging in international relations with a state visit from Vietnam's General Secretary and President.
The deal with Vietnam is reportedly worth around Rs 5,800 crore.
Pakistan's Fatah-3 missile test has sparked debate, potentially challenging India's BrahMos dominance in precision strikes, with analysts questioning if it represents a Pakistani leap or Chinese hardware, highlighting China's growing military influence.
Sources indicate that India and Vietnam are expected to discuss a potential sale of BrahMos missiles during an upcoming presidential visit. This potential deal highlights growing defense cooperation between the two nations.
India has significantly boosted its naval capabilities with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate INS Taragiri, an advanced warship equipped with BrahMos missiles and featuring cutting-edge stealth technology and multi-role functionalities.
India and Indonesia are close to an agreement on the supply of the BrahMos cruise missile system
The Kerala Cabinet has approved the allocation of land for a new BrahMos aerospace manufacturing unit.
While BrahMos missiles have gained glory, India's next significant defense export bet may be surprising, as recent conflicts highlight the importance of drones, loitering munitions, precision weapons, and air-defense systems.
The BrahMos missile, a supersonic weapon developed with Russian collaboration, marks 25 years, highlighting India's progress in critical missile technology. The missile has proven effective in operations and is deployed across all three Indian armed forces.
Indonesia is reportedly looking to purchase $200 million worth of BrahMos missiles from India, with discussions also underway for the acquisition of Astra missiles, which are already integrated into Indian Su-30 MKI fighters.
A former top official traces the journey of the BrahMos missile, highlighting its transformation from an initial coastal-defense avatar with a specific anti-ship mandate to its current strategic reach.
India's missile prowess is on full display, from strategic Agni deterrents to the tactical Pralay and the supersonic BrahMos, showcasing decades of innovation and advanced capabilities.
The UAE is reportedly in talks with India to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the Akashteer air-defence system, aiming to bolster its offensive and defensive military capabilities.
India and Russia are collaborating on the development of advanced BrahMos missile variants, including smaller, lighter, and hypersonic versions, which are expected to significantly enhance India's strike capabilities with improved precision.
India's defence production reached a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking a significant step towards self-reliance. Prime Minister Modi emphasized this achievement, showcasing indigenous platforms like Tejas, Akash, Agni-V, and INS Vikrant.
India's BrahMos weapon system has proven effective in combat and is becoming a bestseller in Asia. This benefits not only the subcontinent but also Russia.
The UPSC Key covers topics including BrahMos missiles, the domestic solar cell mandate, and illegal sand mining in the Chambal region, providing insights for civil services aspirants.
India has announced that it has finalized a deal to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam, strengthening defense ties between the two nations.
Cyprus is reportedly seeking to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles and kamikaze drones from India, a potential defense deal that has raised concerns in Turkey and could alter the regional military balance.
Vietnam has entered talks to purchase India's supersonic BrahMos missiles, with at least 15 other countries reportedly interested, as defense ministries increasingly look beyond Western-made systems.
India's naval strength has been boosted with the delivery of INS Mahendragiri, an advanced stealth frigate from Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. and equipped with BrahMoS.
Indonesia is reportedly considering whether to purchase BrahMos Missiles from India.
In 2023, BrahMos Aerospace, a company jointly owned by the governments of India and Russia, told Reuters it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a potential agreement estimated to be worth between $200 million and $350 million. Rico said the agreement was "part of the modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector."
The state of Kerala has approved additional land for the Defence Research and Development Organisation's BrahMos project, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan noting that 180 acres were required, double the initial allotment.
Indonesia has become the third Southeast Asian nation to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, jointly developed by India and Russia, following Vietnam and the Philippines.
India and Indonesia have announced a significant defense deal for India to supply BrahMos missile systems to Indonesia, valued at $200 million. This agreement strengthens bilateral ties, with PM Modi also receiving Indonesia's highest honor during his visit.
Analysts suggest that a potential sale of BrahMos missiles to the United Arab Emirates could be a pivotal step for India in establishing itself as a serious arms exporter in the global market.
The UAE is showing interest in India's BrahMos missile and Akashteer air defence system, highlighting India's growing military technology prowess and the evolving security landscape in West Asia amid escalating threats.
India is reportedly in talks with the United Arab Emirates to sell its supersonic BrahMos missile system. The UAE is also said to be interested in India's Akashteer air defense system.
India is close to finalizing a significant defense export deal with Vietnam for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, with only minor clearances remaining, according to the BrahMos Aerospace chief.
India is investigating the development of a Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) as a cost-effective and crucial asset for future conflicts, potentially complementing or replacing BrahMos missiles.
An article delves into the technology and underlying concepts that make the BrahMos missile system unique, providing insights into its design and capabilities.
India has successfully concluded a deal to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and is now reportedly looking to finalize a similar agreement with Indonesia, expanding its defense exports in Southeast Asia.
India has officially signed a deal with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos missiles, with plans to pursue a similar agreement with Indonesia next. This announcement was made by India's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, following a recent meeting between Xi and former US President Donald Trump. This series of high-level diplomatic engagements is being closely watched for its implications on global power dynamics and international relations.
India has offered its BrahMos missile to Vietnam during President To Lam's visit, a move seen as a potential counter to China's influence in the region.
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BrahMos is an Indian-Russian joint venture headquartered in New Delhi. Its missile system comes in land-based, air, ship-based, and submarine-based versions.
Indonesia says it has entered agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles Reuters