New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo commented on the agreement between India and the Philippines for shore-based, anti-ship BrahMos hypersonic cruise missiles as a significant move toward bolstering defense cooperation between the two countries.
Discussing the accord, Manalo emphasized its importance for potential collaboration across multiple defense sectors in the coming years.
"This represents a substantial advancement in our defense ties, which will pave the way for increased collaboration beyond just military hardware to include joint operations, officer exchanges, training programs, and access to operational sites," he stated.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the Philippines Foreign Secretary interacted with members of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), where he highlighted the growing engagement between the two nations in strategic sectors. FICCI President Harsha Vardhan Agarwal said, "While we continue to be engaged through trade and investment, I'm happy to see that engagement is diversifying into new and strategic sectors," pointing to waste management, green mobility, and agriculture technology as promising areas for collaboration alongside the growing defence partnership marked by India's delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines in April 2024.
India delivered BrahMos hypersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines In April of last year, as part of a $375 million agreement reached between the two countries in 2022.
As per information from defense sources, the Indian Air Force utilized its American-made C-17 Globemaster planes for transporting the missiles. Philippines The Marine Corps' export of land-based equipment and systems. BrahMos The missile system, including the missiles, commenced operations last month.
The delivery arrives during a period of increased tension between the Philippines and China due to frequent clashes in the South China Sea. The three batteries of the BrahMos The missile system will be positioned along coastal regions to enhance defense capabilities. Philippines 'defense against local dangers.
The agreement gained numerous endorsements from the countries participating as partners. BrahMos programme.
BrahMos The joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya is regarded as one of the most sophisticated missile systems worldwide. It is noted for being the quickest precision-guided weapon internationally. BrahMos has considerably bolstered India's deterrent abilities.
Since 2007, the Indian Army has incorporated various BrahMos Regiments were added to its weaponry, strengthening its defensive abilities. (ANI)
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