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Philippines military spending
![Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-11_14-38-43.jpg)
Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades
By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
Modernizing the Coast Guard is an urgent (but neglected) task for the archipelagic state.
![Philippines To Get Five Aircraft from Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions Philippines To Get Five Aircraft from Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-27_01-36-57.jpg)
Philippines To Get Five Aircraft from Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President confirms leasing of TC-90s from Tokyo in what would be another forward step for defense ties.
![The Truth About Philippine Military Modernization and the ‘China Threat’ The Truth About Philippine Military Modernization and the ‘China Threat’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-08_19-46-08.jpg)
The Truth About Philippine Military Modernization and the ‘China Threat’
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila’s ongoing defense buildup needs to be put into perspective.
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