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Japan-Philippine defense cooperation

Japan and the Philippines Sign Defense Pact in the Face of Shared Alarm Over China

Japan and the Philippines Sign Defense Pact in the Face of Shared Alarm Over China

By Jim Gomez and Haruka Nuga
The Reciprocal Access Agreement allows Filipino and Japanese forces to enter the other’s territory for joint drills.

The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power

The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power

By Gavril Torrijos
Manila is embracing its alliance with the United States and building closer ties to Japan and Australia to become a strong, equal partner that can uphold a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
Japanese Fighter Jets Visit Philippines for First Time Since 1945

Japanese Fighter Jets Visit Philippines for First Time Since 1945

By Sebastian Strangio
The two F-15s took part in a two-week exchange between the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force.

A Decade of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership

A Decade of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership

By Mico A. Galang
The future of the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership is by no means a foregone conclusion.

Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship

Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine president purportedly expressed his willingness to deepen defense cooperation with Japan while onboard.

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Japan’s Regional Strategy Reveals an Ally at Risk

Japan’s Regional Strategy Reveals an Ally at Risk

By Jeremy Maxie and Grant Newsham
Washington is the glue that holds together whatever informal security arrangements Tokyo aspires to develop in Asia.

Japan, Philippines to Finalize New Military Aircraft Deal For Five TC-90s

Japan, Philippines to Finalize New Military Aircraft Deal For Five TC-90s

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides will discuss specifics to allow Manila to lease five TC-90s from Tokyo.
Japan Destroyer Visits Former US Naval Base in the Philippines

Japan Destroyer Visits Former US Naval Base in the Philippines

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A Japanese warship docks in Subic Bay for the second time in three weeks.

Japan Submarine, Destroyers Visit Philippines

Japan Submarine, Destroyers Visit Philippines

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Flotilla of three ships another sign of growing bilateral defense cooperation.

Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique

Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique

By Yuki Tatsumi
The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.

Japanese Submarine to Visit the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions

Japanese Submarine to Visit the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sub set to arrive in Subic Bay in April along with two destroyers which will then move on to Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay.
Japan and Philippines Sign Defense Agreement Amid Growing Tensions in South China Sea

Japan and Philippines Sign Defense Agreement Amid Growing Tensions in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An agreement to supply defense equipment was signed by representatives of Japan and the Philippines in Manila today.

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