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  • Jun 25, 2024
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INDIA-PHILIPPINES DEFENCE COOPERATION: BRAHMOS

Why in the news?

  • India and the Philippines are strengthening bilateral ties through defence collaboration, highlighted by the induction of BrahMos missiles by the Philippines.
  • The BrahMos deal marks a significant milestone, enhancing the Philippines’ defence capabilities and affirming India’s prowess in defence exports.
Source: Maxdefence

About BrahMos Missile :

  • Developed as an Indo-Russian joint venture, BrahMos boasts a range of 290 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8, making it the world’s fastest cruise missile.
  • Named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva, it features a two-stage propulsion system (solid propellant and liquid ramjet).
  • It is versatile, deployable from land, air, and sea, and renowned for its pinpoint accuracy day or night, in any weather condition.
  • Operating on the “Fire and Forget” principle, BrahMos requires no further guidance post-launch.

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