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To Lam in India: BrahMos on Agenda as Vietnam Eyes Supersonic Missile Philippines, Indonesia Have Signed For
India and Vietnam are weighing a BrahMos missile deal worth about 60 billion rupees, with training and logistical support also under discussion.
- Vietnamese President Lam arrived in India on Tuesday, May 5, to discuss expanding defense ties, including the potential purchase of BrahMos missiles jointly developed with Russia.
- India considers Vietnam a key partner for stability in the Indo-Pacific, intensifying efforts to strengthen military cooperation to counter China's growing regional influence.
- A potential deal could be worth about 60 billion rupees, including training and logistical support. India has already sold these supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Defense cooperation announcements are expected during the May 5-7 visit, though sources indicate that no formal signing of a weapons deal is planned.
- Two-Way trade between India and Vietnam crossed US$16 billion in the last fiscal year, reflecting mutual desire to expand economic ties beyond military cooperation and previous gifts like the Kirpan.
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India–Vietnam explore possible BrahMos missile sale in new strategic push
India is expected to discuss defence cooperation with Vietnam during an upcoming high-level visit. One of the key topics may include the possible sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Vietnamese President To Lam is scheduled to visit New Delhi from May 5 to May 7. The visit is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and defence relations between the two countries. According to diplomatic sources, the potential BrahMos deal could be par…
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