Indian companies eye defence exports to the Philippines

New Delhi: Indian defence companies including Kalyani Strategic Systems, Larsen and Toubro Ltd, and Hindustan Aeronautics are looking to sell their military platforms to the Philippines, two people aware of the matter said. The Philippines, which is restructuring its military to face an aggressive China, recently purchased the BrahMos cruise missile from India. In 2022, the two countries had signed an agreement for India to provide three BrahMos batteries to the Philippines for an estimated $375 million. The Indian defence companies have offered systems ranging from protective gear to fighter jets, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity….