In first BrahMos missile export order, Philippines approves $374-million contract
2 years, 11 months ago

In first BrahMos missile export order, Philippines approves $374-million contract

The Hindu  

In the first export order for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, Philippines has approved a $374.96 million contract for the purchase of shore based anti-ship variant of the missile from India, while discussions are ongoing with few other South East Asian counties. “As head of procuring entity, I recently signed the Notice of Award for the Philippine Navy shore-based anti-ship missile acquisition project. The coastal defence regiment of the Philippine Marines will be the primary employer of this modern strategic defense capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Mr. Lorenzana added. “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,” the letter stated.

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China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system
2 days, 13 hours ago

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

Al Jazeera  

The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido said on Monday that the country would acquire the mid-range missile system, already deployed by the US army on its territory for annual joint military exercises, “for …

India-Philippines ties: New Delhi set to deliver BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles tomorrow
8 months ago

India-Philippines ties: New Delhi set to deliver BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles tomorrow

Live Mint  

India is set to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022. The Indian Air Force is sending its American origin C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft with the missiles to Philippines to deliver the weapon system to the Philippines Marine Corps, defence …

India inks defence deals worth Rs 39,125 crore for procurement of missiles, aero-engines, radars
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India inks defence deals worth Rs 39,125 crore for procurement of missiles, aero-engines, radars

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday sealed five major defence acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125 crore, including the procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, radars, weapon systems and aero-engines for MiG-29 jets, as part of efforts to boost the combat capabilities of the armed forces. "These missiles would be utilized to meet combat outfit and training requirements of the Indian Navy," …

‘BrahMos will be our primary weapon now,’ says Navy Chief after ₹19,000 crore deal cleared by Centre
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘BrahMos will be our primary weapon now,’ says Navy Chief after ₹19,000 crore deal cleared by Centre

The Hindu  

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on February 26 said that the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile will be the primary weapon of the Indian Navy, replacing the old missile system acquired from other countries. Highlighting the fact that BrahMos is made in India the Navy Chief said that the missile is "a great advantage". The Navy chief remarks come soon …

Cabinet Committee on Security approves ₹19k cr Navy deal for BrahMos missiles
10 months ago

Cabinet Committee on Security approves ₹19k cr Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the acquisition of more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and associated systems that will be fitted on Indian warships, with the significant capability enhancement for the navy expected to cost around Rs.19,000 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. BrahMos variants can be launched from land, air and …

Indian Navy Set To Place Orders For Over 200 BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missiles
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Navy Set To Place Orders For Over 200 BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missiles

ABP News  

The Indian Navy will put orders for more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which will be equipped on all frontline vessels of the maritime force, marking a big victory for the indigenous industry, news agency ANI reported. The Indo-Russian joint venture business recently conducted test firings of the missile with a high level of indigenous content, and the missile …

Second BrahMos order from Philippines in the pipeline
2 years, 10 months ago

Second BrahMos order from Philippines in the pipeline

The Hindu  

While Philippines signed a $375 million deal for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles last week to be operated by the Philippines Marines, there is another long pending deal under discussion for BrahMos missiles for the Philippines Army, which could see progress in the near future, according to defence and diplomatic sources. The proposal for increasing the number of DAs at several …

India Gets First-Ever Export Order for BrahMos Missiles, Philippines Signs $374 Million Contract
2 years, 10 months ago

India Gets First-Ever Export Order for BrahMos Missiles, Philippines Signs $374 Million Contract

News 18  

India got its first-ever export order for BrahMos missiles on Friday when the Philippines' Defence Ministry signed a $374 million contract with the BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to supply an undisclosed number of missiles, military officials stated. The $374 million contract is to supply shore-based anti-ship BrahMos missiles to the Philippines' Navy, the military officials noted. In a statement, the …

India, Philippines sign $374mn contract for BrahMos missiles
2 years, 10 months ago

India, Philippines sign $374mn contract for BrahMos missiles

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India got its first ever export order for BrahMos missiles on Friday when the Philippines' Defence Ministry signed USD 374 million contract with the BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd to supply undisclosed number of missiles, military officials stated. The USD 374 million contract is to supply shore-based anti-ship BrahMos missiles to the Philippines' Navy, the military officials noted. In …

EXPLAINED: As Philippines Eyes BrahMos Deal, A Look At The Missile And India's Defence Exports Game
2 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINED: As Philippines Eyes BrahMos Deal, A Look At The Missile And India's Defence Exports Game

News 18  

The Philippines is on course to tie up a deal with India for the BrahMos cruise missile system, marking a significant step forward for New Delhi’s ambitions as a defence exporter. BrahMos is a “short-range, supersonic anti-ship/land attack cruise missile” developed as part of a joint venture set up in 1998 between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and the …

India, Philippines Set to Conclude BrahMos Missile Deal
2 years, 11 months ago

India, Philippines Set to Conclude BrahMos Missile Deal

News 18  

India and the Philippines are set to formally seal a government-to-government BrahMos deal soon, capping years of negotiations for the supply of a batch of the supersonic cruise missiles for the Philippine navy, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. The procurement is expected to signal a major upswing in India's strategic ties with the Philippines which has been …

Aligning a missile deal with destination Manila
3 years, 9 months ago

Aligning a missile deal with destination Manila

The Hindu  

March 18, 2021 12:02 am | Updated 12:28 pm IST Earlier this month, India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for “procurement of defense material and equipment procurement”. As the Secretary, Philippine Department of National Defense publicly acknowledges, the archipelagic country’s intention of purchasing the missile, and a potential export deal for India, moves one step closer to reality. …

India, Russia plan to export BrahMos to Philippines: Russian DCM
4 years, 1 month ago

India, Russia plan to export BrahMos to Philippines: Russian DCM

The Hindu  

India and Russia are planning to export the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to the Philippines and several other countries, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said on Thursday. People familiar with the talks on export of the missile said India is likely to ink an agreement with the Philippines early next year to supply a batch of BrahMos to …

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