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The Philippines is actively progressing plans to acquire an additional 6 to 9 BrahMos Coastal Missile Batteries from India, marking a pivotal expansion of its coastal defence capabilities.This potential procurement follows the successful operational deployment of three initial batteries, delivered under a $375 million contract signed in 2022, making the Philippines the first international
A major India Russia defence deal may soon have a surprising buyer — Armenia. Reports suggest Yerevan is interested in the Sukhoi Su-30, the same multi-role fighter jet that forms the backbone of the Indian Air Force. India’s experience in operating, upgrading, and maintaining the Su-30 makes it a natural partner to support such a purchase, reported Republic World.India is poised to
The Philippines, a maritime rival of China, is reportedly close to finalising a deal to acquire India’s Akash-1S surface-to-air missile system to bolster its air defence capabilities amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.The Akash-1S has proven its effectiveness during India’s Operation Sindoor, where it successfully intercepted and shot down Pakistan’s Fateh-1 guided rocket, a key
The Philippines is planning to purchase additional military equipment from India, particularly expanding its acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, which it first procured in 2022.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the quality and performance of Indian defence technology, stating that the Philippine military is impressed with the BrahMos system’s
The Philippines is actively deepening its defence relationship with India, signalling a significant evolution in its strategic partnerships as regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific escalate, particularly due to ongoing friction with China over the South China Sea.After finalising the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems from India—a $375 million deal first agreed in
India and the Philippines have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral relations, as Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that India has become the fifth strategic partner for the Philippines.This announcement was made during a joint press meeting in New Delhi, underscoring the growing alignment between the two countries in response to current global challenges and
India and the Philippines have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a strategic partnership during a landmark meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on August 5, 2025.This move, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
India and the Philippines have entered a new era in their bilateral relationship, marked by the formal upgrade to a Strategic Partnership—a move that underscores the centrality of defence and maritime cooperation on both sides.This elevation was finalised during a five-day visit to New Delhi by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which also commemorated 75 years of diplomatic ties between
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines is currently on a significant five-day visit to India, underscoring a growing and strengthening bilateral partnership between the two nations.Arriving on August 4, 2025, Marcos was warmly welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he was accorded a ceremonial guard of
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s ongoing state visit to India marks a key milestone in the evolving partnership between the two nations, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of India-Philippines diplomatic ties.Greeted with full ceremonial honours at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Marcos was formally received by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime