Japan Expands Arms Aid for Philippines as China Pushes Back Against Manila’s Defense Ties.

Japan Expands Arms Aid for Philippines as China Pushes Back Against Manila’s Defense Ties. Japan and the Philippines are rapidly expanding defense cooperation as Manila seeks more warships, missiles, surveillance systems and military training. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s government is considering Japanese equipment including Abukuma-class vessels and possible Type 88 anti-ship missiles. The growing partnership comes as China criticizes expanding military cooperation involving Manila, Tokyo and Washington, raising fresh questions about deterrence, regional security and the changing balance of power across the Western Pacific. #CrossWorldNews #Philippines #Japan #FerdinandMarcosJr #SanaeTakaichi #China #SouthChinaSea #PhilippineNavy #JapanDefense #Type88 #AbukumaClass #MilitaryNews #DefenseNews #WestPhilippineSea #USPhilippines #IndoPacific