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Southeast Asian BrahMos missile acquisitions

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In July 2026, the Philippines signed a $375 million deal with India, becoming the first export customer for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. The purchase of three shore-based anti-ship batteries was presented as a deterrent measure in the West Philippine Sea and was coupled with calls for a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute. A few weeks later, in early August 2026, Thailand announced it was evaluating a similar acquisition of the anti-ship variant of the BrahMos. While no contract had been concluded, the Thai navy’s interest signaled a broader regional move to modernize maritime deterrence capabilities and reflected Thailand’s strategic hedging by diversifying its weapons sources alongside existing US and Chinese systems. By August 2026, reports indicated further expansion of India's BrahMos export footprint in Southeast Asia. Following the Philippine agreement, Vietnam reportedly concluded a deal estimated at $629 million, and Indonesia finalized an agreement valued between $200 million and $300 million. This surge in interest follows the missile's performance during Operation Sindoor, where its ability to evade Chinese-origin air defense systems reportedly influenced the outcome of the operation. As of late August 2026, the final batch of the BrahMos system for the Philippines has been spotted in India. Featuring the digital camouflage of the Philippine Marine Corps, this shipment completes the $375 million contract, which includes mobile launchers, command-and-control systems, and radar. The BrahMos system remains a joint venture between India and Russia, established through an inter-governmental agreement in 1998.

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