BrahMos Aerospace has positioned the supersonic cruise missile as a central element of India’s defence export push, saying orders from Southeast Asian customers are expected to take its international sales beyond $600 million.
Company cites combat use and regional demand
In remarks published on 23 October 2026, BrahMos Aerospace said rising international demand, bolstered by the missile’s operational deployment during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, has strengthened buyer confidence. The company said the system was used during Operation Sindoor against targets in Pakistan, including the Nur Khan airbase, a point it placed at the centre of international interest.
The company identified the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam among export customers whose orders and deliveries are expected to take BrahMos exports above $600 million.
Next‑generation missile and long‑range roadmap
BrahMos Aerospace told the outlet it expects a prototype of the next‑generation missile, the BrahMos‑NG, by 2027–28. The company also flagged a longer‑range variant with a 1,500‑km range on its future roadmap.
- Export target: more than $600 million from current and prospective deals
- BrahMos‑NG prototype: targeted in 2027–28
- Longer‑range development: a 1,500‑km variant noted on the roadmap
The company framed the missile’s combat use during Operation Sindoor as a pivotal factor in widening international interest.
| Item | Figure / timeline |
|---|---|
| Projected BrahMos exports | $600 million+ |
| BrahMos‑NG prototype | 2027–28 |
| Roadmap variant | 1,500‑km range noted |
| India’s reported defence exports | ₹38,400 crore |
Operational and damage claims remain those of BrahMos Aerospace in the published remarks.
As BrahMos pursues deliveries to multiple overseas customers and advances the BrahMos‑NG prototype, the company’s announcements reinforce the role of defence exports in India’s broader defence industrial strategy for 2026–27.
