SAFE Programme

BrahMos to Cyprus? India's Defence Export Push Enters Europe, But Loitering Munitions May Lead the Way

India and Cyprus signed a defence cooperation roadmap on May 22, sparking speculation over a BrahMos missile sale. While the strategic case is strong, Russian export approval requirements and EU financing rules pose real hurdles. India's loitering munition sector may offer the cleaner, faster path into the European market.