India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
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- India signed a deal to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam, as announced by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
- India is in final stages of a similar BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia.
- India has already sold BrahMos missiles to the Philippines.
- Vietnam deal is valued at about 60 billion rupees (≈ $629 million), including training and logistical support.
- Shangri-La Dialogue hosted Singh's announcement of the deals.
Why it matters: Vietnam gains advanced supersonic missiles and training, boosting its deterrence; India secures a $629M export, expanding its defence market in Southeast Asia and strengthening strategic ties.
