New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- As India's defence exports and manufacturing continue to see a steady rise, the Ambassador of the Philippines to India, Josel F. Ignacio, stated that the Philippines is "very, very happy," delighted, and proud to be the first export customer for India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile technology, adding that the missile system has placed India among credible sources of defence technology for Manila.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, he underlined how the acquisition strengthens Manila's defence deterrence capabilities and opens avenues for further high-technology defence procurement from India.

"The Philippines, you know, is very, very happy and delighted and proud to have been the first country of export for In...