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![Japan-Philippines Defense Cooperation in Focus with Ministerial Meeting Japan-Philippines Defense Cooperation in Focus with Ministerial Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Japan-Philippines Defense Cooperation in Focus with Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction reinforced the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the strategic partnership.
![Why the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Parts Deal Matters Why the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Parts Deal Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Why the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Parts Deal Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The completion of the initial part of the deal spotlighted its wider significance.
![Japan-Vietnam Defense Relations in Focus With Military Chief Visit Japan-Vietnam Defense Relations in Focus With Military Chief Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
Japan-Vietnam Defense Relations in Focus With Military Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent trip by a high-level Vietnamese defense delegation spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.
![Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-military.jpg)
Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship.
![New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines? New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Renewed focus on a future deal has highlighted the ongoing activity in the defense relationship between the two countries.
![ASEAN’s False US-China Choice: Rhetoric and Reality ASEAN’s False US-China Choice: Rhetoric and Reality](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-638px-asean_flags.jpg)
ASEAN’s False US-China Choice: Rhetoric and Reality
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An overemphasis on Southeast Asia’s false choice between Washington and Beijing grossly oversimplifies regional realities.
![Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the move may appear routine, its significance is unmistakable.
![Japan-Philippines Security Ties in Focus with Patrol Vessels Japan-Philippines Security Ties in Focus with Patrol Vessels](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Japan-Philippines Security Ties in Focus with Patrol Vessels
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The collaboration between the two countries in the maritime security domain was in the spotlight again recently.
![Navy Drills Put Singapore-Japan Military Ties in the Spotlight Navy Drills Put Singapore-Japan Military Ties in the Spotlight](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-singapore-japan.jpg)
Navy Drills Put Singapore-Japan Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interactions highlighted the defense relationship between the two states amid wider trends and developments.
![Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a recent interaction meant for the broader bilateral relationship.
![More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines? More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-tc-90_04l.jpg)
More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at potential developments between the two sides in this area.
![Where is the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal? Where is the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Where is the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A potentially significant agreement on spare parts appears to be moving forward.