On Friday (Apr 19), the Philippines will receive its first contracted BrahMos missile from India, marking a significant milestone in defence collaboration between the two nations.
The journey of this BrahMos missile, renowned as the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, commences from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
Accompanied by three civilian freight liners transporting additional parts and support systems, the missile is poised to bolster the defence capabilities of the Philippine Marine Corps' coastal defence regiment.
This comes as India already has a powerful BrahMos missile in its arsenal. It also marks new chapter in the country's defence landscape, especially after the.. DNA
South China Sea Dispute: The U.S. Navy is aggressively expanding its presence in the Philippines by building new repair facilities for smaller vessels near the highly contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. This strategic move intensifies regional tensions as it directly challenges China’s vast territorial claims despite international rulings against Beijing. The facilities, located in Palawan and Oyster Bay, are expected to support Philippine forces and bolster joint U.S.-Philippine military operations, signaling a strong pushback against China’s aggression. With clashes already frequent in the area, this escalation could reshape the balance of power in Southeast Asia.
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Tensions rise in the South China Sea as a top U.S. Navy commander delivers a bold statement, declaring that China is facing increasing resistance from regional powers and that “no nation will surrender” to Beijing’s maritime ambitions. The remarks, seen as a direct warning to China, come amid a surge in joint naval drills, freedom of navigation operations, and growing pushback from countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Japan.
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Deadly violence erupts in the Red Sea as Houthi militants attack Filipino crew members aboard the MV Eternity C. Eight have been rescued, but 13 remain missing, with fears of kidnapping and fatalities. The Philippine government has suspended the manning agency responsible and pledged full support to survivors. The U.S. condemns the attacks and demands the immediate release of any kidnapped sailors. Watch the latest updates on this escalating maritime crisis in a war zone.
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