India has also trained the staff of the Philippines in the management of cruise missile systems
India has sent a second batteries of Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile System to Fillippines, fulfilling its contractual obligation signed in 2022 between the two nations.
Last year, India had transported the first of the three batteries of the Brahmos missiles, with a range of 290 km and a speed of 2.8 Mach, as part of the $ 375 million worthwhile. It was the first export order for the missile system.
“This time, the missile system has been sent to the Philippines. Previously, it was delivered through the transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force,” the conscious sources of development said.
India has also trained the Personnel of the Philippine Navy in the management of the cruise missile system that it has bought to expand its defense capabilities due to the growing threat of China in the South China Sea.
The sources declared that another country also had a great interest in the missile system that they give stands out in their class.
Conversations with other countries
Conversations with Indonesia have reached an advanced stage for the purchase of cruise missiles, with the country of Southeast Asia expressing their interest in writing to the Indian government, fountains said.
The agreement for the anti -manufacturer variant of the missile system is expected around $ 450 million.
A high -level delegation, directed by the Chief of Staff of the Admiral of the Navy of Indonesia, Muhammad Ali, visited the headquarters of Brahmos Aerospace Private Ltd in Delhi on January 27, while India negotiates with Indonesia for the export of the missile system. The visiting delegation was informed about Brahmos’ capabilities.
Similarly, India has hopes or is achieving a $ 700 million contract with Vietnam also for the Brahmos coastal missile system in a few months. Like the Philippines, Vietnam is also looking for the contract to safeguard its coast against the aggressive maritime interests of China.
The EAU and the Saudi Arabi are some of the other countries that are also in contact with India to explore the possibility of obtaining Brahmos.
Posted on April 20, 2025