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The Philippines received its first shipment of “BrahMos” coastal missile defense systems from India today, aimed at countering Chinese encroachments in its territorial waters in the South China Sea.
In 2021, the United States approved the potential sale of 12 latest variants of F-16 fighter jets to its close ally, the Philippines — however, the proposed purchase has been delayed due to financial constraints faced by Manila, which deems the offered price by Washington as “too pricey” and beyond its financial capability.
The Philippine Army has conducted live ammunition firing exercises using the self-propelled howitzer (SPH) system “ATMOS” 155mm 52 cal acquired from the Israeli defense company, Elbit Systems Land.
The Philippine Army has reportedly begun receiving the first batch of five 6×6 “Guarani” armored vehicles from the Israeli defense company, Elbit Systems.
The Philippines is reportedly nearing a decision to forego purchasing the American-made F-16 fighter jets in favor of the JAS-39 Gripen aircraft, developed by the Swedish firm Saab Group, for its air force.
Members of the Philippine military have successfully completed their initial training in operating, driving, and maintaining the “ASCOD 2 Sabrah” light tanks at Camp O’Donnell, located on Luzon Island.
The Philippines was supposed to begin receiving its coastal defense missile system “BrahMos” this month, but delivery has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions at its Southeast Asian deployment site.
In an action deemed by Beijing as “igniting the flames of hostility in the region,” the Philippines has directed its military forces to increase troop presence on its northernmost island, which shares a border with Taiwan.
A few days ago, the Philippines announced its intention to allocate US$35 billion (RM157 billion) over the next 10 years to modernize and enhance the capabilities of its armed forces.
The Philippines intends to allocate $35 billion (RM157 billion) over the next 10 years to modernize its military forces, aiming to safeguard its interests in the South China Sea, at a time when the Southeast Asian nation faces increasing pressure from China.