Philippines nears $800m deal for more Indian BrahMos missiles

India and the Philippines are in final-stage talks over a possible $700 million to $800 million follow-on purchase of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The proposed package could include about five systems and nearly 60 missiles, exceeding the value of Manila’s $375 million order in 2022, for which deliveries are nearing completion. Developed jointly by India and Russia, BrahMos is available in land-launched, ship-launched and air-launched configurations. Philippine officials have confirmed interest in acquiring more missiles and have asked India to tailor the system to local requirements.