Meanwhile, Asia News International reported that Philippines Marine Corps personnel would go to India to receive training to operate the system. Brahmos has considered the world’s fastest cruise missile, with a range capped at 290 kilometres (180 miles) due to Missile Technology Control Regime obligations.
The Philippines Establishes Brahmos Anti-Ship Missile Battalion

In January, the Philippine Navy established an anti-ship missile battalion to operate the Indo-Russian Brahmos supersonic cruise missile Manilla purchased from New Delhi. According to a report by ABS-CBN News citing Marine commandant Maj. Gen. Nestor Herico, the Philippine Marine Corps Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile Battalion (SBASM) will begin training and building facilities soon in preparation for the missile system's arrival next year.