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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