Philippines is set to receive first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India as part of USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022.
According to defense sources, the Indian Air Force is deploying its American-made C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft to deliver missile systems to the Philippines Marine Corps. Additionally, cargo vessels have been commissioned for the transportation of these systems via sea routes.
The export of ground systems for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, along with the missiles themselves, began last month, reported news agency ANI.
This delivery of missile systems to the Philippines comes amidst escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, particularly in the South China Sea, where conflicts have become increasingly frequent.
The Philippines intends to deploy the three batteries of the BrahMos missile system along its coastal areas to fortify its defenses against potential threats in the region.
The deal has been cleared with multiple approvals from partner nations in the programme. The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a joint venture between DRDRO and Russia’s Russian Federation’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, is said to be one of the most successful missile programs in the world.
Acknowledged as the foremost and swiftest precision-guided weapon on a global scale, BRAHMOS has played a pivotal role in enhancing India’s deterrence capabilities.
The Indian Army has integrated multiple BrahMos regiments into its arsenal since 2007.
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