Philippines receives first BrahMos missiles in $375 million deal with India

India has fulfilled its commitment to deliver BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of a USD 375 million deal signed in 2022.

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The Indian Air Force dispatched its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft carrying the missiles to the Philippines’ Marine Corps, according to defense sources. The delivery of ground systems for the BrahMos missile system began last month. The Philippines aims to deploy three batteries of the BrahMos missile system along its coastal areas amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea. The deal received approvals from partner nations involved in the program. BrahMos, a joint venture between DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, is recognized as one of the world’s most successful missile programs and strengthens India’s deterrence capabilities.

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile delivery to the Philippines marks a significant development in the region’s geopolitical landscape. With tensions escalating in the South China Sea, the acquisition of these advanced missile systems by the Philippines underscores its commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities and safeguarding its territorial integrity.