Philippines Boosts Military with India's BrahMos Missiles Amid China Tensions

The Philippines has received its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, marking a significant enhancement of its defense capabilities. This delivery, part of a $375 million deal signed in January 2022, includes three missile batteries, each comprising two launchers, a radar unit, and a command-and-control center. The BrahMos system, capable of striking targets up to 290 km away at nearly three times the speed of sound, is expected to strengthen the Philippines' position in the South China Sea dispute with China. This acquisition reflects growing defense ties between India and the Philippines, with both nations emphasizing peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.

 

Source: Times of India, ORF,  CNBC TV18