India to export Brahmos missiles to Philippines in $374 million deal

The Philippines has approved BrahMos Aerospace’s proposal worth $374 million for the sale of shore-based anti-ship missile system to the island nation's Navy.

 

Delfin Lorenzana, Secretary of National Defence of Philippines, said in a Facebook pos, "I recently signed the Notice of Award for the Philippine Navy shore-based anti-ship missile acquisition project. Negotiated with the Government of India, it includes the delivery of three batteries, training for operators and maintainers as well as the necessary Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package."

 

The notice stated, "This is to inform you that the proposal of BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd. For the shore based anti-ship missile system acquisition project for the Philippine Navy, with a corresponding price proposal in the amount of $374,962,800 is hereby accepted."

 

 

It added, "You are hereby directed to provide, within 10 calendar days from receipt of this notice, the performance security in the form and amount stipulated in the terms of reference."

 

BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile 'BrahMos' that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms.

 

The BrahMos order is the first major military export by India. The Ministry of Defence has been promoting exports, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh making it a point to talk about a variety of equipment on offer during bilateral exchanges with friendly nations.

 

In 2021, India and Philippines signed a defence arrangement that would enable export of defence equipment to Manila. Countries in Southeast Asia, (including Vietnam and Indonesia), have also expressed interest in buying BrahMos from India.