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Philippines to Simulate BrahMos Missile Use in Balikatan 2026 With US Allies
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Published on 24 April 2026
It will run like real combat, yet no launch
The Philippines will debut India’s newly acquired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in Balikatan 2026 war games, using a simulation firing mode rather than live launches. Delivered from a $375 million 2022 deal, the land-based system is already integrated with the Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense Regiment. The exercise, featuring 17,000 troops, underscores rising deterrence near the South China Sea.
- BrahMos will be used in Balikatan 2026 in simulation firing mode
- Manila received three BrahMos batteries starting April 2024 via a $375 million deal
- System is integrated into the Philippine Marine Corps Coastal Defense Regiment
- Drills aim to boost interoperability as tensions loom near Taiwan and Scarborough Shoal
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