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Philippines seeks additional BrahMos missiles from India

Philippines seeks additional BrahMos missiles from India with modifications for local use in a potential $700-$800 million deal.

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Key points

  • Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro requested additional BrahMos missiles with modifications for local infrastructure on November
  • The potential new contract covers up to five systems or nearly 60 missiles valued between $700 million and $800 million.
  • Manila previously signed a $375 million deal in 2022 for three shore-based anti-ship BrahMos batteries to deter China.

Why it matters. This procurement strengthens the Philippines' asymmetric deterrence strategy in the West Philippine Sea by expanding its anti-access and area denial capabilities against regional rivals.

Updated Sources: Ianslive

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced on November 4 that Manila is requesting additional BrahMos missiles from India with specific modifications for local use. The proposed contract could involve up to five systems containing nearly 60 missiles and be worth between $700 million and $800 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen coastal defense against China, following a previous 2022 agreement for three shore-based batteries valued at $375 million.

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Philippines seeks additional BrahMos missiles from India

New Delhi confirmed that the Philippines is pursuing the acquisition of additional BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India. The Philippine government has presented a detailed list of suggested modifications to ensure the weapons align with their national infrastructure and geographical requirements. This move underscores the growing defense cooperation between the two nations in the Indo-Pacific region. The deal aims to enhance the Philippines' military capabilities against regional threats.

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