New Delhi: BrahMos Aerospace CEO Dr Jaiteerth Joshi has said that Operation Sindoor strengthened the global appeal of the BrahMos missile system. Its combat use during the May 2025 operation attracted international attention and supported India’s growing defence export ambitions.
The company is also working on new missile variants, including the BrahMos-NG and a long-range strike version. Orders and deliveries to Southeast Asian countries are expected to further strengthen India’s position in the global defence market.
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BrahMos Aerospace Managing Director and CEO Dr Jaiteerth Joshi said on October 22, 2026, that the missile system had demonstrated its capabilities during Operation Sindoor.
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According to Joshi, the operation showed the missile’s performance in complex and high-intensity warfare. Its combat deployment also attracted greater international attention.
The Indian Armed Forces used the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The operation marked the missile system’s first reported use in active warfare.
Joshi said the missile had demonstrated its precision, speed and ability to operate in modern combat conditions. He added that BrahMos had strengthened its position as an important weapon system for India’s defence forces.
Operation Sindoor Strengthens BrahMos Missile Export Prospects
Operation Sindoor has become an important milestone in the international journey of the BrahMos missile.
Before its combat deployment, the missile had already attracted interest from foreign countries. However, its use during the operation gave international buyers another opportunity to assess its reported operational capabilities. Joshi said BrahMos had established itself as a powerful system for modern warfare.
The missile’s combat performance has also supported India’s efforts to expand defence exports and strengthen its position in the international defence market. According to the company, BrahMos is now an important part of India’s defence export strategy.
BrahMos Missile Export Orders Expected To Cross $600 Million
BrahMos Aerospace is expanding its international presence through defence agreements with Southeast Asian countries.
The Philippines became the first foreign customer for the BrahMos missile system in 2022. The company has also signed agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam. Orders and deliveries involving these countries are expected to take BrahMos exports beyond $600 million.
The Philippines agreement marked an important milestone for India’s defence industry. It was India’s first major export contract for a complete missile weapon system.
The company is now looking to expand its international customer base and strengthen its presence in the global defence market.
India’s Defence Exports Reach Rs 38,400 Crore
India’s defence exports have recorded significant growth in recent years. According to the figures reported by BrahMos Aerospace CEO Jaiteerth Joshi, India’s defence exports reached Rs 38,400 crore, registering annual growth of 62.7%.
BrahMos has emerged as one of the important products supporting India’s defence export ambitions. The missile system is developed through a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
The partnership combines Indian and Russian technological capabilities to develop and produce the supersonic cruise missile system.
BrahMos Remains Important For India’s Defence Modernisation
BrahMos is used by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The missile system can be launched from different platforms, including land-based mobile launchers, naval ships and fighter aircraft.
Its multi-platform capability makes it an important part of India’s defence modernisation programme.
The official BrahMos company profile identifies the missile as a system designed for land and sea targets and confirms its operational integration across India’s three armed services. The company is also working on future versions to improve its capabilities and expand its international market.
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The Philippines was the first foreign customer for BrahMos. The company has also signed agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam.
Operation Sindoor demonstrated the BrahMos missile’s reported capabilities in active combat. Its deployment attracted international attention and strengthened interest in India’s defence exports.
BrahMos Aerospace CEO Jaiteerth Joshi said the company expects to develop the first BrahMos-NG prototype by 2027 or 2028. The project is currently in the development stage.
