Philippines and India Agree on BrahMos Missile Deal Worth $700-800 Million

The Philippines is taking steps to increase its security and strength against China. In this direction, the Philippines is about to make a new defense deal with India to supply about 60 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. According to a Reuters report, the deal between India and the Philippines for BrahMos missiles is worth 700 to 800 million US dollars, which is more than 6600 to 7500 crores in Indian rupees. According to the report, the Philippines is expected to buy about 5 BrahMos systems, as New Delhi is moving towards completing deliveries under an earlier agreement of $375 million signed in 2022. Two Indian sources told Reuters that like the Philippines, the proposed order will include about 60 missiles. One of the Indian sources informed that Manila has again shown its interest in buying about 5 systems of BrahMos. They now see India as a very reliable partner. A spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense of the Philippines also shared information regarding this.