India delivers first batch of BrahMos missile system to Philippines: Why this is a big deal
The first batch of the export variant of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile arrived in the Philippines on Friday. From bolstering relations with Manila to sending a positive signal to other potential buyers, here's why this development is crucial
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The first batch of the export variant of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile arrived in the Philippines on Friday. From bolstering relations with Manila to sending a positive signal to other potential buyers, here's why this development is crucial
The first batch of the export variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from India have arrived in the Philippines. Several media reports had previously noted that the delivery is likely to happen on Friday.
This export is a big deal for India. It has immense economic, diplomatic, and geopolitical significance, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.
Here’s a look at what the BrahMos export deal with the Manila included, and why this delivery is a big step for New Delhi.
In January 2022, India and the Philippines signed a $375 million deal. As part of the agreement, BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, an Indo-Russian joint venture, would provide three export variants of the supersonic BrahMos missile weapon systems to Manila. Each system has two missile launchers, a radar and a command-and-control centre. Two missiles can be fired within 10 seconds, from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms.
The deal includes an integrated logistics support package and training for operators and maintainers that the island nation will need for the BrahMos.
Now, two years after the pact was inked, the first batch of the munitions have finally arrived in the Philippines.
