India is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after the Philippines. Indonesia is reportedly close to a deal, while Malaysia and Thailand have shown interest, potentially expanding India's defence footprint across the South China Sea region.

India's Defence Secretary announces signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam and final negotiations with Indonesia at Shangri-La Dialogue.

India's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is reportedly signed, while Indonesia's is…