India’s Navy to Put BrahMos Missiles on All Warships—Supersonic Arsenal Sparks South Asia Arms Race Fears
India is planning to deploy its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on every warship in its naval fleet, a move defense analysts say could destabilize South Asia and trigger a new naval arms race.
The BrahMos—a long-range, fast-moving missile developed as a joint venture with Russia—travels at nearly three times the speed of sound, making it extremely difficult to intercept. By equipping all naval vessels with the weapon, India would significantly expand its strike capacity across the region, signaling a major shift in its maritime ambition and military readiness. Indian officials have not publicly commented on the timeline for the full deployment, but experts warn that the broad rollout may prompt rival navies to respond in kind, reshaping the balance of power in one of the world’s most volatile regions [1].