Will Thailand’s potential BrahMos deal fuel ‘mini-arms race’ with Cambodia?
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Thailand’s possible acquisition of a supersonic cruise missile from India would help the Southeast Asian country defend its interests against Cambodia and could even fuel a “mini-arms race” between the two neighbours, analysts have said. The BrahMos system could strengthen Thailand’s deterrence at sea while giving Bangkok more options as tensions with Cambodia persist and neighbouring navies modernise, they add. Several defence-focused news outlets have reported that Thailand is evaluating...Thailand’s possible acquisition of a supersonic cruise missile from India would help the Southeast Asian country defend its interests against Cambodia and could even fuel a “mini-arms race” between the two neighbours, analysts have said. The BrahMos system could strengthen Thailand’s deterrence at sea while giving Bangkok more options as tensions with Cambodia persist and neighbouring navies modernise, they added. Several defence-focused news outlets have reported that Thailand is evaluating...
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Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post08:01first to reportedited after publishing
Thailand’s possible acquisition of a supersonic cruise missile from India would help the Southeast Asian country defend its interests against Cambodia and could even fuel a “mini-arms race” between the two neighbours, analysts have said. The BrahMos system could strengthen Thailand’s deterrence at sea while giving Bangkok more options as tensions with Cambodia persist and neighbouring navies modernise, they added. Several defence-focused news outlets have reported that Thailand is evaluating...
- scmp.com08:01
Analysts say BrahMos could boost Thailand’s deterrence at sea and give it more options as tensions with Cambodia persist.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post06:18
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Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- theweek.in06:38
A top diplomat from Manila had said earlier this year that every country has a responsibility to safeguard its own security, adding that the BrahMos missile system provides the Philippines with the necessary defensive capability
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- Times of India12:33
India's Brahmos missile proved its combat effectiveness in recent operations. This success has significantly boosted its appeal as a defense export. Several nations are now seeking to acquire this advanced supersonic cruise missile. The Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia have already signed deals for the weapon. Further interest from countries in the Gulf and Southeast Asia is growing.