From a $3-5 million price tag to Mach 3.5 speed, BrahMos is emerging as India’s flagship defence export as countries seek faster and more powerful cruise missile systems. The Indo-Russian BrahMos missile has become one of India’s most recognised defence exports, combining high speed, precision targeting and multi-platform launch capability. It can travel at around Mach 3.5, reducing the reaction time available to enemy air defence systems. BrahMos vs Tomahawk vs Exocet: Speed becomes India’s advantageThe US Tomahawk cruise missile follows a different strategy. With more countries exploring acquisitions, BrahMos could become one of the defining products of India’s defence export expansion.