# Luzon Strait

Philippine Deployment of BrahMos Missiles at Luzon’s Tip Raises Stakes in the Luzon Strait

The Philippines has deployed a land-based BrahMos anti-ship missile battery at Cape Bojeador on Luzon’s northern tip, giving it reach into the Luzon Strait. While the system’s strike envelope could threaten vessels transiting a key maritime corridor, its effectiveness depends on supporting ISR and command networks that Manila currently lacks; the move is nevertheless a significant signal in the US-China-Philippine strategic competition.