India has delivered the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of an agreement. The C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force transported the Indian cruise missiles to the Philippines. This is a big step in the country’s defence export. The defence deal between India and the Philippines is worth $375 million. The Philippines will deploy BrahMos missiles along its borders to protect its borders from China in the South China Sea.
The first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles was delivered to the Philippines on Friday under an agreement signed between India and the Philippines two years ago, defence officials said. India has exported BrahMos missiles for the first time.
The Philippines is also a key country under India’s’ Act East ‘policy. Exporting missiles to the Philippines is an important part of India’s strategic decision to export defence equipment.
A C-17 Globemaster of the Indian Air Force had taken off from the Indian airbase for the Philippines and its cruise missiles. The missiles were airlifted to the Philippines from India in a C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. South China Sea. The Philippines has purchased the missile from India to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Three batteries of BrahMos missiles, six launchers and missiles will be deployed by the Philippines in its coastal areas to deal with any threat in the region.
BrahMos is India’s most powerful supersonic cruise missile developed in collaboration with Russia. The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is a joint venture between DRDO and NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia.
