After Vietnam, Indonesia To Buy India's Brahmos Missile: What Makes It Special
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
India is finalizing a deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, following a similar agreement with Vietnam, to bolster regional coastal defense.
Background
The deal with Vietnam is valued at approximately Rs 5,800 crore. It includes coastal defense missile batteries, missiles, training, and logistics support. The exports are aimed at enhancing maritime security in the South China Sea region.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBrahMos: A supersonic cruise missile developed as a joint venture between India and Russia.
- FactVietnam deal value: Approximately Rs 5,800 crore.
- PlaceSouth China Sea: The primary maritime region where these missile systems are intended to operate.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how India's defense exports, specifically high-tech weaponry like the BrahMos missile, serve as a tool for its 'Act East' policy and regional maritime security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic leverage: Countering regional hegemony through defense cooperation with ASEAN nations
- Defense diplomacy: Transitioning from a net importer to a reliable security provider in the Indo-Pacific
- Maritime security: Strengthening coastal defense capabilities of littoral states against maritime incursions
Keywords: Act East Policy · Defense Diplomacy · Maritime Security · Indo-Pacific · Strategic Autonomy
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