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Philippines–China maritime dispute

Tokyo will transfer a coastal surveillance radar system and unmanned aerial vehicles to Manila under a 4.3 billion yen agreement.

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Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador Katsuro Kitagawa sign the security grant in Manila.From: Japan Pledges Coastal Radars and Drones to Philippines in $27 Million Security Grant

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Key numbers

Troops in Balikatan 2026
10,000+
New major defense pacts since 2024 (Japan, France, Canada, NZ)
4
Distance from China's shore to its maritime claims
800 km

From: How the Philippines is Building a Global Defense Network to Counter China

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Manila's new 'lattice' security architecture bypasses the traditional US-centric hub-and-spoke model.From: How the Philippines is Building a Global Defense Network to Counter China ·
The 2026 Balikatan exercises saw unprecedented participation from non-US allied nations.From: How the Philippines is Building a Global Defense Network to Counter China ·
The Philippine Navy will deploy the new coastal radars to establish a 360-degree surveillance network over its maritime domain.From: Japan Pledges Coastal Radars and Drones to Philippines in $27 Million Security Grant ·
Illustration: Tokyo and Manila are currently discussing the potential transfer of an Abukuma-class destroyer once it is retired from Japanese service.From: Japan Pledges Coastal Radars and Drones to Philippines in $27 Million Security Grant ·
The equipment transfer follows a series of maritime confrontations near contested features like the Scarborough Shoal.From: Japan Pledges Coastal Radars and Drones to Philippines in $27 Million Security Grant ·
Escalating clashes between Chinese Coast Guard vessels and Philippine supply boats have catalyzed Manila's push for new defense pacts.From: How the Philippines is Building a Global Defense Network to Counter China ·

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