The Philippines has signed an agreement to buy the Indian-made BrahMos PJ-10, the world’s fastest cruise missile, which it plans to use to defend its coastal areas in the face of Chinese encroachment. Photo: AFP
Missiles, vaccines and China bring the Philippines and India closer
- Manila this month signed a deal to buy the world’s fastest cruise missile from New Delhi, while it could also secure up to 38 million doses of Covid-19 inoculations made in India
- Analysts say there is potential for stronger political relations, though opinions are mixed about the potential of further defence cooperation between the two
The Philippines has signed an agreement to buy the Indian-made BrahMos PJ-10, the world’s fastest cruise missile, which it plans to use to defend its coastal areas in the face of Chinese encroachment. Photo: AFP
