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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.

  2. Phl, Japan reaffirm defense ties

    Phl, Japan reaffirm defense ties

    Kitagawa stressed that Japan and the Philippines share mutual goals of securing peace, stability and development for their citizens.

  3. Phl, Japan hold anti-piracy drill

    Phl, Japan hold anti-piracy drill

    The drill follows the arrival of the Japan Coast Guard vessel Shikishima at Eva Macapagal Pier 13 in Manila on Friday.