The Philippines is reportedly considering up to nine additional BrahMos coastal missile batteries from India.
The proposed expansion would build on Manila’s existing three-battery BrahMos acquisition. The original $375 million deal was signed in 2022.
The shore-based system is operated by the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defence Regiment. The agreement included mobile launchers, radars, command systems, training, maintenance, and logistics.
The additional batteries could expand coverage across strategically important areas of the Philippines. The potential deployment could include Luzon, Palawan, and other exposed parts of the archipelago.
The reported plan would also strengthen the emerging “BrahMos Belt” across Southeast Asia. Vietnam and Indonesia have also moved toward the Indo-Russian missile system, while Thailand has reportedly considered an acquisition.
BrahMos provides a supersonic anti-ship capability designed to strengthen coastal deterrence. Philippine officials have previously described the system as an important addition to Manila’s defence posture.
However, no Philippine authority has confirmed a final nine-battery order or approved quantity. The reported expansion remains subject to negotiations, funding, and formal authorisation.
