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Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)

The MTCR is a voluntary, informal political arrangement among 35 countries aimed at restricting the proliferation of missiles and unmanned air vehicles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction. India joined MTCR in June 2016, which directly enabled the extension of BrahMos's range beyond the original 300 km cap.

Key details

Established in 1987 by G-7 nations; India's membership admitted in 2016
MTCR member states agree to exercise restraint in exporting complete delivery systems capable of carrying a 500 kg payload to a range of 300 km or more
India's MTCR membership unlocked export of extended-range BrahMos to allied nations after end-use assurances
Other export control regimes India has joined: Wassenaar Arrangement (2017), Australia Group (2018), Nuclear Suppliers Group (pending)

In the news

● Tracked since March 09, 2026 · last seen July 03, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

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