SOURCE: AFI
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Renowned expert Ashley Tellis has underscored the critical importance of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities for maximizing the potential of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Philippines.
Speaking at the Defense News Conclave in New Delhi, Tellis, a Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Carnegie Endowment fellow, hailed the BrahMos as a significant contribution to Philippine security. However, he emphasized that without a robust C4ISR infrastructure, the full potential of the missile cannot be realized.
Tellis advocated for closer cooperation between India and the US to assist littoral nations in the Indo-Pacific region in developing their C4ISR capabilities. He stressed the importance of proactive collaboration rather than reactive measures, suggesting that joint initiatives could be beneficial for all parties involved.
The expert’s remarks highlight the increasing recognition of the interconnectedness of modern warfare, where advanced weapon systems require sophisticated command and control structures to be fully effective.