NDA2022General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
In a first, India is to export BrahMos missile to
Options
- ABhutan
- BPhilippines
- CMaldives
- DNepal
Correct answer
B. Philippines
Step-by-step solution
India got its first ever export order for BrahMos missiles on when the Philippines' Defence Ministry signed USD 374 million contract with the BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd (BAPL) to supply undisclosed number of missiles. The BAPL, an India-Russian joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms. The USD 374 million contract is to supply shore-based anti-ship BrahMos missiles to the Philippines' Navy.