India to Begin Export of BrahMos Ground Systems to Philippines, Missile Delivery in March

New Delhi: India is about to begin export of ground systems for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in next 10 days, with missiles expected to be dispatched by March of this year, according to DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat’s recent statement.

According to previous reports, recipient of BrahMos system is Philippines, and its personnel have alrey commenced training to operate missile system since August of last year. deal between India and Philippines, valued at over USD 375 million, was signed in January 2022.

Philippines & BrahMos 

Philippines Marine Corps has previously praised BrahMos missile system as one of most vanced anti-ship missile systems on planet following deal for ir first BrahMos missile battalion. system was hailed in Philippines as one of most capable anti-ship cruise missiles, capable of quickly detecting, tracking, chasing, and destroying targets.

 According to reports, BrahMos Aero has alrey begun providing training to Philippines Marine Corps personnel in Delhi and Hyderab, main production and training centres. This deal marks largest export contract ever signed by India with any foreign country and is anticipated to pave way for furr engments in Souast Asia.

contract includes training of firing and maintenance crews for missiles, ensuring that missile system will be delivered to Philippines within stipulated time frame.

Army to Finally Get ATAGS

Furrmore, Dr. Kamat stated that orders for 307 ATAGS guns, developed by DRDO and produced by private sector companies such as Bharat Forge and Tata vanced Systems, are expected to be finalised by end of this financial year, around March 31.