India-Philippines Naval Pact Rattles China Ahead Of Modi-Marcos Strategic Meeting | South China Sea

As tensions escalate in the South China Sea, India is making waves, diplomatically and militarily. Days before PM Modi meets Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Indian warships are in Manila for joint drills, sending Beijing a clear message. The Philippines, a staunch U.S. ally, is growing closer to India to counter China’s maritime aggression. China has already pushed back diplomatically, calling such moves “provocative.” But New Delhi isn’t backing down. With BrahMos missile deals, coordinated naval exercises, and expanding Indo-Pacific defence ties, India is emerging as a major strategic partner in Southeast Asia. Will this India-Philippines maritime alliance shift the power balance in Asia? Can it contain China’s expansionist ambitions? Catch the full analysis.#indiaphilippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #brahmosmissile #southchinasea #defencecooperation #indiadefenceexport #modimarcosmeeting #manilavisit #insdelhi #indianavy #westphilippinesea #chinavsindia #chinaaggression #southeastasia #indoasean #india #breakingnews #trending #bharat #toi #toibharat #indianews