Philippine Marine Corps stands up Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion

The Philippine Marine Corps on Apr. 3 activated the new Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion at Fort Bonifacio.


Photo: Philippine Marine Corps


The new unit will be operating the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of BrahMos attended the ceremony along with the commander of the U.S. 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment.

The commanding officer of SBASM is Lt. Col. Miguel P. Perez and they will take delivery of the coastal batteries next year.

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