'BrahMos deal with Vietnam signed, Indonesia next': Defence secy makes big announcement
India has signed a BrahMos cruise missile deal with Vietnam and is finalizing a similar agreement with Indonesia. The deal with Vietnam is reportedly valued at around Rs 6,000 crore, including training and logistical support. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized India's commitment to sharing advanced defence technologies with ASEAN nations during his visit to Singapore.
- ▪The BrahMos deal with Vietnam has already been signed, although it has not been publicly announced.
- ▪The missile pact with Indonesia is in the final stages of negotiation.
- ▪India aims to strengthen defence partnerships and share technology with friendly nations in the region.
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News/BrahMos deal with Vietnam signed, missile pact with Indonesia in final stages, we share tech with friends: Defence secy in SingaporeBrahMos deal with Vietnam signed, missile pact with Indonesia in final stages, we share tech with friends: Defence secy in SingaporeSurendra Singh / TNN / May 30, 2026, 19:43 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge . Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, during his visit to Singapore on Saturday, revealed that a BrahMos cruise missile deal has already been signed with Vietnam while another similar missile agreement with Indonesia is “in the final stages”."My understanding is that with both Indonesia and with Vietnam, the deal is in the final stages.
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