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Philippines Receives First Batch Of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile System Sent From India | IN PICS
The BrahMos, a joint venture between Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation, is recognised as the fastest supersonic cruise missile globally.
![The BrahMos, a joint venture between Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation, is recognised as the fastest supersonic cruise missile globally.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/7b920e63aa13a26b94a4195eff848aac1713540242270926_original.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The Philippines has received the first shipment of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and launchers from India.
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![India has delivered its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and launchers to the Philippines as part of an important bilateral defence collaboration. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/2922ff8b57eff6158347241bef86e382d33a5.jpeg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
India has delivered its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and launchers to the Philippines as part of an important bilateral defence collaboration. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![The missiles and launchers departed from Nagpur late Thursday aboard an IAF C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, and the shipment reached Manila, the capital of the Philippines on April 19. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/001f41ed6df84bdfc4870a97329b1e543b1b7.jpeg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The missiles and launchers departed from Nagpur late Thursday aboard an IAF C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, and the shipment reached Manila, the capital of the Philippines on April 19. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![The BrahMos missiles developed by India and Russia will significantly boost the capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment in the West Philippine Sea. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/fd55edd2214bbf5d7387c69244e0b8fedd558.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The BrahMos missiles developed by India and Russia will significantly boost the capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment in the West Philippine Sea. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![A collaborative effort between DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, the BrahMos is recognised as the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/4122246758b37c5752a26de4cff973cc38544.jpeg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
A collaborative effort between DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, the BrahMos is recognised as the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![Its operational range was restricted to 290 km initially, but was expanded after India's accession to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/38e0fa0241f309e1961b0123bea3b012dd512.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Its operational range was restricted to 290 km initially, but was expanded after India's accession to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![Integrated into the forefront of the Indian Navy's surface combat platforms, including destroyers and frigates, the BrahMos stands as the primary offensive weapon. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/c2529019f01b98d4cf3d033306c494550e684.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Integrated into the forefront of the Indian Navy's surface combat platforms, including destroyers and frigates, the BrahMos stands as the primary offensive weapon. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![According to the BrahMos Aeorospace, in 'salvo' mode, the BrahMos can be launched at intervals of 2-2.5 seconds, following different trajectories. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/847703a1c9aad47aaa645580d2bcb4d3cf75d.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
According to the BrahMos Aeorospace, in 'salvo' mode, the BrahMos can be launched at intervals of 2-2.5 seconds, following different trajectories. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![Amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, the BrahMos deal is expected to bolster India’s stature as a key defence partner. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/369f86bc135bfa225023e2cdb7d3b9b2b0031.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, the BrahMos deal is expected to bolster India’s stature as a key defence partner. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![India's defence exports for 2023-24 amounted to Rs 21,083 crore (approximately USD 2.63 billion), registering a growth of 32.5% compared to the previous year. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/eba6ed2319f13b21a59de5ae2187ab3f669cc.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
India's defence exports for 2023-24 amounted to Rs 21,083 crore (approximately USD 2.63 billion), registering a growth of 32.5% compared to the previous year. (Source: Special Arrangements)
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![The Atul Rane-led BrahMos Aerospace is aiming for the $5 billion export target by 2025. This is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of becoming a net exporter of defence equipment. (Source: Special Arrangements)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/04/19/3d4131fe68cb2a79a803f81f10245dd9356d9.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The Atul Rane-led BrahMos Aerospace is aiming for the $5 billion export target by 2025. This is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of becoming a net exporter of defence equipment. (Source: Special Arrangements)
Published at : 19 Apr 2024 08:55 PM (IST)
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