India pitches Akash missile system to Brazil, strengthening defence ties amid US criticism and boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Photo: X.
Akash Missile System: India is continuing its defiance of US President Donald Trump. After hitting back at the US President over his claims of funding the Ukraine war, India is developing its relations with the BRICS countries. Trump has repeatedly attacked the group, claiming that they are working to dismantle the US dollar. In a new development, India has pitched its Akash missile system to Brazil, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held extensive talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Wednesday. Brazil’s Defence Minister, Jos Mcio Monteiro Filho, also attended the meeting, according to a statement from the Indian Defence Ministry.
“The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advance defence cooperation, focusing on military-to-military exchanges, including joint exercises and training visits,” the ministry said.
India has already supplied these missiles to Armenia. The first battery was exported in 2024.
Reports stated that India specifically pitched the export of the Akash missile system to Brazil. It is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) designed to protect vulnerable areas, critical assets, and strategic points from aerial threats such as fighter aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and helicopters.
The missile system is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). It is produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
India is strengthening its relationship with Brazil at a time when US President Donald Trump is openly targeting the South American country. Brazilian President has openly shown his bromance with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The US has taken several severe steps against Brazil, including high tariffs and sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil is among the latest countries that have shown interest in India’s weapons. India has also pushed its indigenous defence manufacturing program, Atmanirbhar Bharat. The indigenous defence manufacturing has shown revival after the successful use of weapon systems like Akash.
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