BrahMos Missile Deal

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Context

• The Philippine Army is actively pursuing plans to bolster its coastal defence capabilities by acquiring batteries of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.
• Negotiations have begun with India’s BrahMos Corporation, and it is expected that orders will be placed later this year.

Details

• The Philippine Navy has already taken a significant step towards enhancing its maritime defence capabilities by ordering three batteries of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.
• The missiles are expected to be delivered to the Philippine Marine Corps by December of this year.
• This acquisition is part of the Navy’s efforts to modernize its naval assets and strengthen its coastal defence capabilities.
• The BrahMos missile, known for its high speed and accuracy, will greatly enhance the Philippine Navy’s ability to deter potential threats in the maritime domain.
• The Army intends to deploy these missiles along the country’s coastlines to strengthen its coastal defence roles.
• By leveraging the BrahMos missile’s advanced capabilities, the Philippine Army aims to enhance its ability to protect its territorial waters and critical coastal infrastructure.

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India-Philippines Relations:

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/india-philippines-relations

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/india-phillippines-relations

BrahMos Supersonic Missile

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/brahmos

https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/philippine-army-explores-brahmos-missile-deal-with-india-to-strengthen-maritime-defence-articleshow.html