World · East Asia & Pacific · 16 hrs ago
Philippines seeks more BrahMos missiles adapted for island defence
The Philippines wants more BrahMos missiles from India, adapted to its terrain for island defence.
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said last week that Manila hoped to expand its 2022 purchase to strengthen its ability to deter external threats.
India and the Philippines are in final-stage talks over a new supply deal, according to Indian sources.
The Philippines is expected to buy about five systems, or nearly 60 missiles, in a deal reportedly worth US$700 million to US$800 million.
The missiles would add to the country's existing BrahMos arsenal and are intended to support its external defence.
Analysts say the move also signals Manila's search for alternative arms suppliers as the United States remains involved in a conflict in the Middle East.
The Philippines wants to buy more BrahMos missiles from India and have them adapted to its terrain.
India is in “final-stage talks” to supply more missiles, according to Indian sources cited by Reuters.
The Philippines is expected to buy about five systems, or nearly 60 missiles, in a deal reportedly worth US$700 million to US$800 million.
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said the country hoped to expand on its 2022 purchase to strengthen its external deterrence.
- Who
- The Philippines and India.
- What
- The Philippines wants to buy more BrahMos missiles, adapted to its terrain. India is in final-stage talks to supply them.
- When
- Teodoro raised the plan at a security summit in New Delhi last week. The Philippines’ earlier purchase was in 2022.
- Where
- The security summit was in New Delhi. The missiles are intended for the Philippines.
- Why
- The Philippines wants to strengthen its external deterrence and adapt the missiles to its terrain.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Philippines bought BrahMos missiles from India.
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said at a security summit in New Delhi that the Philippines hoped to expand its purchase.
Indian sources told Reuters that talks to supply more missiles were in the final stage.
- Expected purchase
- About five systems, or nearly 60 missiles
- Reported deal value
- US$700 million to US$800 million
- Earlier purchase
- 2022
- Philippine defence secretary
- Gilberto Teodoro Jnr
What people are saying
final-stage talks