Setback for India: Brazil Ends Negotiations for Akash Missile System
New Delhi / Brasília:
India has suffered another blow on the international defense front as Brazil has officially ended negotiations for the purchase of India’s Akash missile system. According to multiple defense sources, Brazil rejected the offer due to the outdated version of the system being proposed.
As reported by Deccan Herald and defense portal Defense Express, the Brazilian military is actively seeking a medium- to long-range air defense system. However, Indian companies offered only the older version of the Akash system, which Brazilian officials reportedly labeled as “obsolete.”
The deal was estimated to be worth around INR 5 billion (approximately USD 60 million), but talks fell apart after India declined to provide the latest upgraded variant of the system.
Following the collapse of the deal, Brazil has now turned its attention to Italy, initiating talks to procure the EMADS (Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions) system—an advanced air defense platform developed by MBDA Italia.
Analysts suggest this development reflects a growing lack of confidence in Indian defense exports, particularly in the wake of India’s recent military setbacks. The failed deal also raises concerns about India’s ability to compete in the global arms market, especially when facing nations offering more technologically advanced solutions.
