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Japan Philippines military equipment sales and defense cooperation

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Japan Philippines military equipment sales and defense cooperation.

  1. A Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escort. Japan and the Philippines have discussed the possible transfer of five vessels of this class to the Philippine Navy. No transfer has been finalized.

    Japan’s arms are open

    With China operating in the West Philippine Sea, Tokyo could become a bigger supplier of Manila’s defenses.