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Demand grows for BrahMos missiles – Indian Defence Minister

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July 15, 2025

Around 15 nations have shown an interest in buying long-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the country’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. The weapons were successfully used by India during its military confrontation with Pakistan in May, RT reported.

Demand grows for BrahMos missiles – Indian Defence Minister

Speaking at an event on Sunday, Singh praised the “outstanding role” that the BrahMos missiles played in the conflict, which India codenamed “Operation Sindoor.”

“During Operation Sindoor, BrahMos missile achieved a miraculous feat. Now, around 14-15 countries want to have this missile,” Singh said.

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