The decision, as reported, was made based on a technical assessment and performance evaluation.
Brazil Halts Plan to Buy Indian Akash Missile System: Brazil has abruptly suspended negotiations to purchase the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile system, in a major setback to India on the international front. According to a report by the Indian daily Economic Times, Brazil shifted its focus toward acquiring a European missile system instead.
The decision, as reported, was made based on a technical assessment and performance evaluation of Akash Missile System. While the Akash missile system offers a range of 25 to 30 kilometers, the European alternative reportedly boasts a longer range of up to 45 kilometers, aligning more closely with Brazil’s strategic defense requirements. Interestingly, some analysts view it through a different lens. For instance, India’s Akash Missile System was a hot cake until India’s defeat during Operation Bunyan um Marsoos on May 10, 2025. It was a history changing moment in terms of strength of the militaries between India and Pakistan. Especially, when Pakistani military was able to lock entire Indian defense infrastructure including shooting down five combat aircrafts. Thereafter, the entire Indian defense technology was under immense scrutiny. Thus, several analysts consider it an outcome of the Operation Bunyan um Marsoos.
Damaging India’s Ambitions of Expanding Defense Exports
This development could damage India’s ambitions of expanding its footprint in the global defense export market. Beyond the potential financial loss, the suspension of talks may also impact India’s credibility as a defense exporter, especially at a time when the country is actively promoting its military hardware on the international stage. Analysts also suggest that the move may undermine India’s goal of positioning itself as a reliable provider of cost-effective defense solutions to emerging economies. Persistent technological challenges and systems that fall short of international standards remain key obstacles for India’s defense industry in competing globally.
