New Delhi: There has been a deal between India and the Philippines regarding the Brahmos supersonic missile (Brahmos). This deal has been done for $ 374.9 million (Rs 27.89 billion). This is a big step towards a self-reliant India. According to the report, this is the first foreign order for BrahMos. BrahMos missile is one of the fastest supersonic missiles in the world. It has been developed jointly by India and Russia.

It can be released from land, water and air. This ability is called the triad. According to the Ministry of Defense, the speed of BrahMos is 2.8 Mach. The range of this missile is 290 km. It can carry war material weighing 300 kg. India is the second-largest importer of arms in the world. This means that India buys most of its arms and ammunition from abroad.

But in the last few years, India has also made its mark in defence exports. According to the Ministry of Defense, India sells defence-related equipment and weapons to 84 countries of the world. These include countries like America and Britain. India exports bulletproof jackets and helmets to 34 countries. These include big countries like Israel, Japan, Germany, Britain, America and Saudi Arabia. Let us tell you that India also exports armour shields to 4 countries. These include Germany, Mexico, Cambodia and Saudi Arabia.

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