Is the Philippines' purchase of BrahMos missiles a waste of money?
Scholars say the Philippines' purchase of BrahMos missiles is "symbolic" and will not be of much help in its confrontation with China, but military experts disagree.
Scholars say the Philippines' purchase of BrahMos missiles is "symbolic" and will not be of much help in its confrontation with China, but military experts disagree.

Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed that the procurement of defense equipment is consistent with the peaceful, self-defense national defense policy and is a normal practice in protecting the country.

The total value of orders for various versions of the BrahMos hypersonic missile developed by this joint venture has reached $4,2 billion.

The Indian government's Security Committee has approved a Russian order for 10 tank control systems and over 200 "BrahMos" missiles.

In missile manufacturing, Russia is primarily responsible, while India handles the "missile-carrying aircraft."

Russia and India are cooperating effectively and are advocating for increased bilateral military-technical cooperation.