India Hosts Marcos Jr As Philippines Seeks Defence, Naval Muscle Against China In SCS Showdown

India is all set to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in a landmark visit that could reshape Indo-Pacific power dynamics. As Chinese aggression rises in the contested South China Sea, Manila is turning to New Delhi for high-tech defence systems, including BrahMos cruise missiles. President Marcos Jr’s trip marks the first by a Philippine head of state in decades and signals a dramatic shift in Manila’s strategic alignments. India, having conducted joint naval drills in the disputed SCS waters, is emerging as a key maritime partner for ASEAN democracies. With trade, security, and regional stability high on the agenda, the Modi-Marcos bilateral talks are expected to cement a powerful Indo-Pacific axis. Will India’s defence diplomacy and naval reach redefine the balance of power in Asia? Or is this just the beginning of a greater geopolitical collision with China?#indiaphilippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #brahmosmissile #southchinasea #defencecooperation #indiadefenceexport #modimarcosmeeting #manilavisit #insdelhi #indianavy #westphilippinesea #chinavsindia #chinaaggression #southeastasia #indoasean #india #breakingnews #trending #bharat #toi #toibharat #indianews