India may discuss the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam

India may discuss the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam

¨     India may discuss the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam.

¨     BrahMos is a joint venture missile system developed by India and Russia.

¨     The missile is used by the Indian Armed Forces.

¨     BrahMos is a two-stage supersonic cruise missile.

¨     Its range has been extended in different variants.

¨  It can be launched from land, sea, air, and submarine platforms in specific configurations.

¨     The name “BrahMos” is derived from the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.

¨  India and Vietnam maintain defence cooperation through training, maritime security, and capacity-building activities.

¨    Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia and has a long coastline along the South China Sea.

¨     Defence ties between the two countries include naval interactions and strategic dialogue.