Indian media reports say negotiations are wrapping up for the Philippines’ acquisition of India’s Akash short-range missile. If the US$200 million sale goes ahead, it would be New Delhi’s second major missile sale to Manila after the BrahMos in 2022. The Philippines is also eyeing more BrahMos missile systems to complement those that arrived in 2024.
Our guests:
- Tony Hu
Former U.S. Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia
Kuo Yu-jen
- National Sun Yat-sen University Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies Professor and Director
Chapters
00:00:00 Asia Arms Up Amid China Tensions
00:00:47 Manila Eyes More Military Gear
00:08:55 India: Defense Exports & Force Focus
00:12:52 Manila: Seoul Key to Regional Security
00:16:07 New Chinese Submarine Satellite Images