The delivery of BrahMos missiles is anticipated to greatly enhance the Philippines’ naval strength, serving as a strong deterrent in the region. [...] Manila, which refers to the region as the West Philippines Sea, has been opposing China's ten-dash line claim, which asserts Chinese sovereignty over significant sections of the sea, including numerous land features.5 China’s recent moves aimed at preventing the Philippines from resupplying its marines stationed at Second Thomas Shoal represent a dramatic increase in the country’s use of force and. [...] The main goal of this project is to protect the country's territorial claims in the disputed West Philippine Sea, often known as the South China Sea.7 The BrahMos is an unmatched weapon in the field of present-day missile technology. [...] When installed on the nation's warships, some analysts even predict that this combination might boost the missile's range to almost 450-500 kilometres.8 Moreover, the deliberate placement of these missiles among the Philippine islands accomplishes two goals: it creates a responsive staging area to deal with any future attacks on the country's islands and serves as an effective deterrence. [...] Partnerships like the one between India and the Philippines, as evidenced by accords like the BrahMos deal, are crucial for bilateral relations as well as the stability and peace of the Indo-Pacific region, given China’s assertive posture in the region.9 3 CAPS InFocus 24 April 2024 Southeast Asian claimant nations feel more and more exposed as a result of China's accelerate.
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