Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces

MANILA, Philippines — Japan wants to sell air defense, maritime surveillance and counter-drone systems to the Philippines amid its push to bolster forces in the South China Sea and Luzon Strait. The proposed sale of medium and short-range air defense systems was highlighted Wednesday on the sidelines of the 72nd founding anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Force. The proposal represents a new phase in Tokyo’s longstanding security assistance to Manila and follows enhanced defense ties between

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