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]]> India is close to finalising defence agreements valued at nearly 450 million dollars, to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, a development that aligns with the Centre’s goal of expanding the nation’s defence exports.The BrahMos system, jointly created by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and Russia, has drawn strong interest from partner nations after its precise strikes on several Pakistani air bases during Operation Sindoor, which rendered many facilities non-operational for several days.

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According to defence sources, the agreements are in the final stages and are expected to be signed soon, with additional demand anticipated as more countries express interest in the missile.

The missile’s recent presence at the Dubai Air Show attracted significant attention from potential buyers. Following its effective deployment against Pakistan, the Indian defence ministry approved a substantial procurement plan for the Navy, along with air and ground-launched versions for the Indian Air Force. During the four-day confrontation, BrahMos missiles targeted Pakistani air bases and military cantonments across the country.

The Indian Navy intends to integrate the missile into its Veer-class warships, while the Indian Air Force plans to equip its Su-30 MKI fleet with air-launched variants.

Several months earlier, the Indian Prime Minister commended the performance of indigenous weapon systems during the conflict, stating that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the capability of India’s homegrown defence technology, particularly the BrahMos system.

In the initial phase of the confrontation, India targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, including facilities linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Punjab province.

The BrahMos missile served as the primary strike weapon for the Indian Air Force, delivering high-precision hits.
The damage caused to Pakistani air bases prompted attempts by the Pakistan Army to retaliate in support of the terrorist groups and their assets.

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]]> https://theedgemedia.in/india-brahmos-export-deals-450-million/feed 0 India Must Shift from Reaction to Preparedness, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh https://theedgemedia.in/india-future-ready-defence-approach-swavlamban-2025 https://theedgemedia.in/india-future-ready-defence-approach-swavlamban-2025#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:48:29 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=27252 New Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated, that India must rise above a reactive mindset and embrace a forward-looking strategy to remain ready for the future, in an era, marked by rapid global shifts and evolving geopolitical challenges. He delivered this message during his address at Swavlamban 2025, the Navy’s premier event focused on […]

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]]> New Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated, that India must rise above a reactive mindset and embrace a forward-looking strategy to remain ready for the future, in an era, marked by rapid global shifts and evolving geopolitical challenges. He delivered this message during his address at Swavlamban 2025, the Navy’s premier event focused on innovation and indigenous development, held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.

Singh noted that the country is stepping into, what he described as a promising phase for defence innovation. He emphasised the need for the defence ecosystem to expand with greater ambition, speed, and scale. He encouraged private companies to pursue a profit-plus mindset, advising them to consider national priorities and the desire to contribute to the country alongside traditional business gains.According to the minister, the progress of innovators directly strengthens India’s security and advances the nation’s goal of self-reliance in defence. The event was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, senior military officials, DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat, as well as several specialists and innovators from the defence sector.

Prior to his speech, Singh visited the exhibition area and interacted with participants showcasing their work. Since its inception in 2022, the Swavlamban event has evolved into a national forum where startups and MSMEs present solutions created in response to challenges outlined by the armed forces to meet operational needs.

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