BrahMos deal with Vietnam signed, missile pact with Indonesia in final stages

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : India is on satisfactory path of its diversification of defence export. In this regard, India’s defence cooperation and Trade with ASEAN nation is of great significance. Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, during his visit to Singapore on Saturday, revealed that a BrahMos cruise missile deal has already been signed with Vietnam while another similar missile agreement with Indonesia is “in the final stages”.

My understanding is that with both Indonesia and with Vietnam, the deal is in the final stages. In fact, for Vietnam, I understand that it has already been signed, probably not publicly announced, but it’s already been signed,” Singh said while responding to a question from a Vietnamese delegate during a media event held on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. The deal with Vietnam could be worth about Rs 6,000 crore ($629 million), including training and logistical support, say reports.

While informing that the Philippines was the first buyer of the Indo-Russian co-developed supersonic missile, the defence secretary asserted that India has a strong commitment to the Asean nations. The Philippines received the first batch of BrahMos in 2024 while India delivered the second batch in April 2025.