India–Vietnam BrahMos Missile Deal

Key Points

• Export deal worth USD 629 million.
• Signed in May 2026.
• Vietnam becomes 2nd foreign buyer.
• First buyer:
  Philippines (2022).

BrahMos Facts

• Supersonic cruise missile.
• Jointly developed by:
  • India
  • Russia
• Can be launched from:
  • Land
  • Air
  • Sea
  • Submarine

UPSC Importance

• Defence exports
• Act East Policy
• Indo-Pacific strategy