India Ships Fourth BrahMos Supersonic Missile Battery to Philippines Amidst South China Sea Tensions
India is sending the fourth battery of land-based BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, boosting defense exports and addressing growing concerns over Chinese assertions in the South China Sea. The BrahMos missiles, with a range of 290 km, are difficult to intercept and provide a significant deterrent. This deal has contributed to India’s defense exports exceeding ₹ 21083 crores in 2023-2024, marking a 32.5% year-on-year growth.