Philippines Eyes More Indian BrahMos Missiles to Bolster South China Sea Deterrence
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. revealed that the Philippines has presented a "wish list" to India for the acquisition of additional BrahMos missiles. The move aims to strengthen the country's deterrence and expand its coastal defense network in the South China Sea. The Philippines is the first nation to acquire BrahMos from India, a testament to the trust between the two countries.
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