Japan will supply the Philippine military with coastal radar systems and uncrewed aerial vehicles worth $27 million under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme. Japan's ambassador in Manila, Katsuro Kitagawa, and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro signed the agreement in Manila.
The package is meant to improve the Philippines' maritime surveillance and reconnaissance and is among the largest under Japan's policy of non-lethal defence aid. OSA has given military infrastructure and equipment to the armed forces of like-minded countries since April 2023, and the two sides said the cooperation would support regional peace and stability.
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Government of Japan
Government
Japan's government, which gives defence equipment to like-minded countries under its Official Security Assistance programme.
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Government of the Philippines
Government
The government of the Philippines, whose military will receive coastal radar and drones from Japan.
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Katsuro Kitagawa
Japan's ambassador to the Philippines
Japan's ambassador in Manila.
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