Philippines receives second batch of BrahMos missiles

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Wednesday that another batch of Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile systems is en route to the Philippines.

Teodoro did not provide further details but stated that necessary preparations are being made for proper use and deployment of the missiles, emphasizing that 'Parating na ito at aming gagawin ang kailangan natin para magamit ito nang tama'.

Indian media previously reported that this second battery out of three ordered from India is now in transit via a cargo ship.

The DND chief noted that they have already identified the location for deploying the platform along with required storage facilities, though specific details on deployment and storage locations are still being finalized.

Each BrahMos missile has a range of up to 400 kilometers and travels at Mach 2.8 or approximately three times the speed of sound, making it capable of being launched from ships, submarines, planes, and land platforms.

The Philippines placed three orders for Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile batteries worth $375 million (P19.8 billion) in 2022 as part of its military modernization efforts, with the first batch received last year.