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Brazil Is Advancing In Talks With India To Strengthen Its Defense Capacity. The Negotiations Involve The Possible Purchase Of The Surface-To-Air Missile System Akash, Developed By India, And A Strategic Partnership For Joint Construction Of Warships.
Brazil Is In Negotiations With India To Acquire The Missile System Akash, A Defense Technology Developed Domestically By New Delhi.
The Interest Began Last Year When A Brazilian Military Delegation Attended A Live Demonstration Of The System On Indian Soil.
At The Time, The Akash Had Already Been Sold To Armenia In A High-Value Contract, Which Increased Its Visibility In The Global Market.
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Reports From The Specialized Press Indicated That The Commander Of The Brazilian Army Had Shown Preference For The Indian System Compared To Alternatives Offered By Other Countries, Such As China.
New Offensive By India To Sell Arms
The Progress In Negotiations With Brazil Comes At A Time When Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s Government Is Adopting An Aggressive Policy Of Military Equipment Export.
After Gaining Ground In Sectors Such As Electronics And Pharmaceuticals, India Wants To Turn Weapons, Ships, And Helicopters Into Strategic Export Products.
As Part Of This Initiative, The State Bank EXIM Has Started Offering Long-Term Financing With Reduced Interest Rates For Interested Countries, Even Those With High Political Risks Or Credit Difficulties.
At The Beginning Of This Year, EXIM Opened An Office In Brazil, Expanding India’s Presence In The South American Continent.
Financing May Enable Brazilian Purchase Of The Akash Missile System
The Financial Support From The EXIM Bank Is Seen As One Of The Keys To Enabling The Possible Agreement Between Brazil And India.
According To Industry Sources Interviewed By Reuters Agency, The Lack Of Adequate Financing Had Been An Obstacle For India To Compete With Countries Like France, Turkey, And China, Whose Packages Include Facilitated Credit Lines.
Now, With The New Financing Policy In Place, The Akash Is Back In The Spotlight. The Brazilian Army Confirmed That It Received A Response To A Request For Information Made To The System’s Developers But Emphasized That It Has Not Yet Made A Final Decision On The Purchase.
Indian Diplomatic And Military Expansion
In Addition To Financing Through EXIM, India Is Investing In Military Diplomacy. The Government Of New Delhi Will Increase The Number Of Defense Attachés In Its Embassies, Allowing Strategic Agreements To Be Negotiated Directly Between Governments, Without Relying Solely On Manufacturing Companies.
This Effort Marks An Important Shift In India’s External Stance. According To Reuters, At Least 15 Sources Confirmed That The Asian Country Is Conducting A Coordinated Offensive To Sell Arms In Regions That Historically Depended On Russia Or Western Countries.
Bharat Electronics Opens Office In São Paulo
As Part Of Initiatives In Brazil, The Indian State Company Bharat Electronics, Which Manufactures Components Of The Akash Missile System, Opened A Marketing Office In São Paulo. The Local Presence Aims To Facilitate Contact With Authorities And Provide Technical Support.
Bharat Electronics Is One Of The Leading Suppliers In The Defense Sector In India And Has Already Engaged In Various Exports, Including In Partnership With The Government. The Installation On Brazilian Soil Is Seen As A Strategic Move To Consolidate Future Contracts.
India Also Wants To Build Warships For Brazil
In Addition To The Akash, India Is Also Seeking To Close A Deal For The Construction Of Warships Destined For The Brazilian Navy. Despite Facing Internal Limitations In Its Shipbuilding Capacity, Indian Officials See Brazil As A Strategic Partner With Long-Term Potential.
Brazilian And Indian Sources Confirmed To Reuters That This Project Is Under Evaluation, Still In The Initial Phase. However, The Proposal Is Part Of The Same Package Of Initiatives Aimed At Strengthening Military Cooperation Between The Two Countries.
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