India has proposed supplying its indigenously developed Akash missile system to Brazil, signaling a significant move to enhance defense cooperation between the two strategic partners. This offer was extended during a high-level meeting in New Delhi between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
The discussions centered on deepening the strategic partnership, with a particular emphasis on identifying collaborative opportunities within defense production and technology. The meeting also included Brazil’s Defence Minister, Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho.
Both nations expressed a strong desire to boost cooperation in the defense sector, exploring avenues for co-development of defense equipment. This initiative aims to leverage each country’s unique strengths in manufacturing and innovation to achieve shared security objectives.
The Akash missile system is a state-of-the-art, medium-range surface-to-air missile developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to neutralize aerial threats such as aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles at ranges up to 30 km and altitudes up to 18 km. Featuring a solid-fuel rocket and a 60 kg warhead, the Akash system utilizes command guidance and advanced radar for multi-target tracking and rapid engagement. It plays a crucial role in India’s air defense and is being actively promoted for export to friendly nations, with upgraded versions offering enhanced capabilities.