According to reports, BrahMos will be assigned to the Philippine Marine Corps. The acquisition of BrahMos will increase the strength of the Philippines and will be a big challenge for China. It is noteworthy that there has been tension between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea for many years.
Both China and the Philippines have been laying claim to the Second Thomas Shoal located in the South China Sea. Recently India had said that it supports the sovereignty of the Philippines. This statement enraged the dragon.
What is BrahMos Missile?
As we said, BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile. It has been prepared jointly by India and Russia. There was an agreement between the two countries to make BrahMos in 1998. India got its first BrahMos in 2007. It has been included not only in the Indian Army but also in the Air Force. Work is also going on the development of BrahMos 2.
How BrahMos Missile works
According to media reports, BrahMos can be launched from the ground. It can also be fired from ships, aircraft and submarines. When launched from land or sea, it can destroy the enemy at a speed of 2500 kilometers per hour. It can hit at a range of 290 kilometers. It is said that the range of BrahMos 2 will be up to 1500 kilometers.