India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles
The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported on February 2nd, citing Jonathan Malaya, Assistant Director-General of the National Security Council of the Philippines, that the country will receive BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in February.
The information was revealed during an unscheduled interview at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs headquarters. "It will also enhance the Philippines' deterrence capabilities. In fact, the ground-based system will be delivered this month and the missiles next month. We are entering the hypersonic era," said Malaya.
The official said that purchasing BrahMos missiles from India would help enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps, which will be the recipient of the weapons.
Last week, India's ambassador to the Philippines, Shambhu Kumaran, said that the hypersonic missiles were about to be delivered, but did not specify a timeframe. Last year, a representative from the manufacturer stated that the missiles would be delivered in December 2023.
The Philippines signed an agreement worth 18.9 billion pesos (8.214 trillion VND) with BrahMos Aerospace, an Indian-Russian joint venture, to purchase three launchers for the aforementioned cruise missiles as part of a land-based anti-ship missile system project.
Last year, several members of the Philippine Marine Corps traveled to India to learn how to operate BrahMos missiles.
According to Malaya, the Philippines will become a middle-ranking power in terms of military capabilities with the acquisition of new defense equipment.
In addition to information about the BrahMos missiles, he also stated that the purchase of submarines is significant in enhancing the Philippines' maritime security.
Earlier, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the purchase of the Philippines' first submarine, according to Philippine Navy spokesman Roy Trinidad on February 1.
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