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Japan to supply Philippines radar and drones under $27 million security deal

The 4.3 billion yen deal was signed in Manila and marks Tokyo's first transfer of finished defense hardware under its assistance program.

Published Nov 9, 2026 · 19:49 UTC2 reports

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Japan signed a 4.3 billion yen ($27 million) security deal in Manila and said it will supply the Philippines a coastal surveillance radar system and unmanned aircraft.[ABC News · Associated Press]
The radar system is designated for the Philippine Navy, and the uncrewed aircraft for the Philippine Air Force.[ABC News · Associated Press]
Japan's Foreign Ministry says the equipment is meant to strengthen maritime security, and the deal is the first transfer of finished Japanese-made defense equipment under its Official Security Assistance program.[ABC News · Associated Press]

Japan signed a 4.3 billion yen ($27 million) security deal with the Philippines in Manila.[ABC News · Associated Press]
Japanese Ambassador Katsuro Kitagawa and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro signed the deal, according to Japan's Foreign Ministry.[ABC News · Associated Press]
The radar system is for the Philippine Navy, and the uncrewed aircraft are for the Philippine Air Force.[ABC News · Associated Press]
The deal is the first transfer of finished Japanese-made defense equipment under Japan's Official Security Assistance program.[ABC News · Associated Press]

The stated aim of strengthening maritime security is Japan's official characterization and has not been independently assessed in the reporting.[ABC News · Associated Press]
Delivery timing for the radar system and uncrewed aircraft is not specified in the reporting.[ABC News · Associated Press]

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