The first contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines will reach the southeast Asian nation on Friday (Apr 19).
The journey of this BrahMos missile, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, begins from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
The BrahMos missile is developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
The successful export of the BrahMos missile underscores India's growing prominence as a defence exporter on the global stage.
The development underscores the strengthening ties between the two countries and also signifies India's growing role as a major defence exporter in the region.
The first contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines will reach the southeast Asian nation on Friday (Apr 19). The journey of this BrahMos missile, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, begins from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
Accompanied by three civilian freight liners carrying additional parts and support systems, the missile is poised to enhance the defence capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment.
Signed in January 2022, the $375 million deal between BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd and the Philippine Marine Corps paved the way for this significant export milestone.
The BrahMos missile is developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
Today, with up to 85 percent of its components being manufactured in India, the missile exemplifies the nation's commitment to self-reliance and indigenous defense production.
The successful export of the BrahMos missile underscores India's growing prominence as a defence exporter on the global stage. With defence exports reaching Rs 21,083 crore (approximately US$ 2.63 billion) in FY 2023-24, marking a remarkable 32.5 percent growth from the previous year, India has emerged as a key player in the international defence market.
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