India eyes new $800m BrahMos deal as Philippines boosts defences against China
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Thu, 5 November 2026
1 report- Times of India14:54first to report
India is reportedly nearing a new defense deal with the Philippines for almost 60 BrahMos missiles. The potential agreement is estimated to be worth between $700 million to $800 million. Manila's interest comes as the country seeks to modernize its military and enhance coastal defenses against China. Philippine officials have conveyed their intention to acquire additional BrahMos missile systems from India.
Mon, 9 November 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post01:13
The Philippines wants to buy more of India’s BrahMos missiles and have them adapted to its terrain, in a move analysts say signals Manila’s search for alternative arms suppliers as the US remains entangled in its Middle East conflict. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr told a security summit in New Delhi last week that his country hoped to expand on its 2022 purchase of the supersonic cruise missile arsenal to strengthen its external deterrence. Indian sources later told...