Japan plans early transfer of warships and aircraft to Philippines, minister says
Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan is exploring the early transfer of Abukuma-class destroyers and TC-90 aircraft to the Philippines. The move comes under a new framework aimed at strengthening defense technology cooperation between the two nations.
Reuters
May 05, 2026
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr shakes hands with Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, May 5, 2026.
Aaron Favila/Reuters
Japan's defence minister said on Tuesday his country was eyeing the early transfer of Abukuma class destroyers and TC-90 aircraft to the Philippines.
Shinjiro Koizumi at a press conference during a visit to Manila said Japan had signed a statement with the Philippines to further promote defense technology under a new framework for the transfer of defence equipment.
-Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Writing by Martin Petty/Reuters
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