Thailand has shown interest in the supersonic anti-ship missile BrahMos, which could enhance the country's coastal defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. This refers to the complex created by the joint venture of India and Russia – BrahMos Aerospace.

According to Defence Security Asia, Thailand is exploring the potential of BrahMos as a means of protecting maritime routes and controlling the coastal zone. The interest in the system is due to its high speed, long range, and the ability to launch from ground-based mobile installations.

BrahMos Aerospace was established based on the cooperation between the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Russian NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The missile is considered one of the fastest serial supersonic cruise missiles in the world: its speed reaches approximately Mach 3, which significantly reduces the enemy's reaction time.

The complex can be used against ships and ground targets, and various versions of BrahMos are adapted for deployment on ground launchers, ships, and aircraft carriers. This versatility has been one of the reasons for the growing interest in the missile among countries in the region.

Earlier, BrahMos had already entered the international market: the Philippines purchased the missiles, and Indonesia signed an agreement to acquire the complex. This made the system one of the key export products of the Indian defense industry.

It is also worth noting the organizational aspect: given that Russia owns 49.5% of BrahMos Aerospace shares and has veto power in determining buyers, any export operations must be approved by both countries – India and Russia.