BrahMos missile deal: Vietnam already signed with India, Indonesia pact in final stages
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Why in news
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced that Vietnam has signed a deal for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, with Indonesia's pact in final stages.
Background
India is exporting the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system to Vietnam and Indonesia. The deals are part of a strategy to strengthen defence manufacturing and exports within the ASEAN region.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBrahMos: A supersonic cruise missile system developed as a joint venture between India and Russia.
- PlaceVietnam and Indonesia: Key ASEAN nations involved in India's recent defence export deals.
- FactThe BrahMos missile system is being exported to strengthen defence manufacturing and exports within the ASEAN region.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India's growing defence exports to ASEAN nations contribute to its strategic autonomy and the 'Act East' policy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic leverage: Strengthening maritime security in the South China Sea through trusted defence partnerships
- Economic integration: Transitioning from a net importer to a significant exporter of high-tech defence hardware
- Geopolitical alignment: Countering regional hegemony by establishing a resilient and independent defence supply chain
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Act East Policy · Defence Diplomacy · Supply Chain Resilience · ASEAN Integration
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