41,609 views Jan 14, 2025Indian media reports Vietnam is in the final stages of clinching a deal for India’s BrahMos missile, which would make it the second acquisition in the South China Sea after the Philippines. Earlier, Beijing accused Manila of undermining peace if it didn’t remove the Typhon missile system currently stationed on the Philippines. What would Vietnam’s acquisition of the BrahMos mean for the South China Sea, and what role does China’s aggressive behavior and massive military buildup play?