INDIA - INDONESIA : THE BRAHMOS PUSH AND BEYOND @RepublicWorld / LT GEN PR SHANKAR

India's defense exports, particularly the BrahMos missile system with over 80% indigenous content, are expanding into the Indo-Pacific region through partnerships with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Philippines, creating a strategic 'BrahMos belt' that enhances India's influence across Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, while also advancing India's Make in India program and positioning it as a reliable, cost-effective defense alternative to China, Russia, and the United States for regional nations seeking to hedge against Chinese influence.