The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has gained unprecedented international attention following its successful operational deployment during ‘Operation Sindoor’, where it evaded advanced Chinese air defense systems to strike strategic targets in Pakistan. The recent Dubai Airshow witnessed a threefold increase in export inquiries, with high-level delegations from the Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Africa keen to procure the missile. The impressive combat validation, including complex evasion maneuvers and terminal-phase tactics that rendered enemy defenses ineffective, has further fueled interest in future variants, such as the BrahMos-NG designed for lighter aircraft. This development signifies a strategic shift towards enhancing deterrent capabilities in a region marked by evolving military dynamics.