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Philippine Navy Procures BrahMos anti-ship missile system
The Philippine Department of National Defense issued a NOA indicating the government’s approval to purchase the BrahMos missile system.
14 January 2022
The Philippine Department of National Defense issued a NOA indicating the government’s approval to purchase the BrahMos missile system.
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