BrahMos supplied to Philippines, Vietnam deal signed, talks with other nations advanced

BrahMos Aerospace CEO and Managing Director Jaiteerth R Joshi on Friday said the company had supplied BrahMos missiles to the Philippines and signed an agreement with Vietnam, while negotiations with several other Southeast Asian countries were at an advanced stage.

Speaking to reporters, Joshi said growing interest in the missile system had opened up opportunities for further defence exports, subject to government approval.

"Once the government clears it, we will have a deal with them," he said, responding to questions about countries that had finalised agreements and those currently engaged in negotiations.

His remarks came amid increased interest in the BrahMos missile system following Operation Sindoor.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱

Joshi said non-destructive testing (NDT) had played a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of missiles manufactured several years before their operational deployment.

He noted that Operation Sindoor had not been anticipated when the missiles were produced, underscoring the importance of maintaining the performance and reliability of defence equipment over extended periods.

"NDT plays a vital role for any product. Operation Sindoor was never anticipated. The missiles were made 10, 15, 20 years back. NDT has ensured their reliability. The moment we took the item and fired, it went and delivered," he said.

Non-destructive testing involves evaluating the integrity and performance of materials and components without damaging them, helping identify potential defects while preserving equipment for operational use.

Joshi said such testing was particularly important for defence systems that must remain reliable even after years of storage.

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗗𝗧 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟭𝟱

The BrahMos Aerospace chief was briefing reporters ahead of the 36th Annual Conference on Non-Destructive Evaluation and Enabling Technologies (NDE 2026) and AeroNDT 2026, the 15th International Symposium on NDT in Aerospace.

The events, organised by the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT), will be held from November 15 to 17.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to attend the inaugural ceremony on November 15 as the chief guest.

The conference is expected to bring together more than 2,000 professionals, researchers, academics and industry leaders from India and abroad.

More than 100 international speakers will participate, while over 100 exhibitors will showcase advanced testing equipment and technologies.

𝗥𝘀 𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹

Joshi said the event offered significant commercial opportunities, with potential business deals exceeding Rs 3,000 crore, alongside technology exchanges and memoranda of understanding.

The conference will provide a platform for industry representatives, researchers and technology providers to explore collaboration in non-destructive evaluation and aerospace testing.

He said special arrangements had also been made to enable engineering students to gain hands-on experience with advanced testing equipment.

The initiative is intended to expose young engineers to emerging technologies and practical applications in industrial inspection, aerospace and defence manufacturing.