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THIS nation's army shows interest in India's Brahmos missiles..., plans to strengthen its army against...
THIS nation's army shows interest in India's Brahmos missiles..., it plans to strengthen its army against...
Following the success of Brahmos in recent Operation Sindoor, many countries have now started to place order of the Indian supersonic cruise missile. Key nations interested include Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore in Southeast Asia. In a latest development, Philippines President Bongbong Marcos Jr., who is on a visit to India, has become a fan of the Indian supersonic cruise missile and have shown interest in buying it. His statement has come at a time when the Chinese army is constantly engaged in intimidating the Philippines.
In an recent interview, the President of the Philippines said that his visit to India was very beneficial and that relations with India are now entering a new phase which is part of the efforts of strategic partnership. He said, 'We are responding to the challenges we are facing. It is my duty to protect my country.' When asked if the Philippines would also buy fighter jets and warships, Marcos said, 'We have to upgrade our weapons so that they can be used with partner countries. All options are open.'
Why does Philippines need Brahmos?
Marcos confirmed that the Philippines Army is in the process of buying more BrahMos missiles and praised the performance of the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor. The BrahMos missile had defeated the Chinese air defense system in Pakistan. He also clarified that his country is increasing military preparations because regional challenges have increased a lot. Especially the challenge of China in the South China Sea has increased a lot.
The Philippines President said, 'We are not against anyone. We are here to defend our territory,' and added that any unilateral attempt to change the borders must definitely be opposed.
What kind of investment is Philippines offering?
Marcos also said that the government has taken several measures to attract more Indian investments by ensuring ease of doing business in the Philippines. He said, 'These reforms reflect our commitment to create a truly enabling environment for investors, including our valued partners in India. We are encouraged by the growing momentum in our bilateral trade, which is set to reach US$3.3 billion in 2024-2025.' He said that the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines will soon hold a joint working group meeting on trade and investment in collaboration with its Indian counterparts.
