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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.
The FA-50PH light combat aircraft of the Philippine Air Force has claimed to have successfully brought down an United Stated Air Force’s (USAF) F-22 “Raptor” fifth-generation fighter aircraft in a joint air exercise few months ago.
The Philippines reportedly is set to receive the India-Russia made BrahMos coastal defense missile, procured from India at a cost of US$375 million (RM1.5 billion), next month, January 2024.
In 2021, the United States approved the potential sale of 12 latest variants of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, however, the purchase has been delayed due to financial constraints faced by Manila, which deems the offered price by Washington as “exorbitant.”
Neighboring country, the Philippines, is believed to have received the second batch of ASCOD 2 “Sabrah” light tanks developed by the Israeli defense company, Elbit Systems recently.
The FA-50PH fighter aircraft of the Philippine Air Force is claimed to have successfully downed an American F-22 “Raptor” fifth-generation fighter aircraft in a recent joint air exercise.
India’s attempt to sell the “Tejas” fighter aircraft to Argentina can be considered to have come to an end after the United States granted approval to Denmark to transfer its F-16 aircraft to a Latin American country.
Malaysia’s acquisition of 18 FA-50 Block 20 light fighter aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been met with disapproval from a defense observer in neighboring Philippines.