India-made BrahMos missiles are finally in the Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines – Over two months after the Philippines’ National Security Council promised the military’s entry into the supersonic age, all batteries of the BrahMos missile system have arrived in the Philippines, according to Indian media.

Delhi-based Hindustan Times, citing sources, said the first batch of the missile system arrived on April 18 and the fourth arrived on April 23. The Times did not say where the system was delivered to, but noted that it was brought to the Philippines aboard a C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to Indian broadcaster NDTV, also made the announcement on April 18 during a campaign rally speech.

The Philippine military has, thus far, declined to comment on the reported delivery, tellin…

Source:https://www.rappler.com/philippines/india-russia-made-brahmos-missiles-april-2024/