TOKYO -- Japan is in talks with the Philippines about the export of frigates and air-defense radars, in a move aimed at strengthening interoperability and boosting the Southeast Asian nation's defense capabilities amid China's growing naval presence in the East and South China Seas, according to officials involved in the negotiations.
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Japan in talks over frigate exports to the Philippines
Tokyo and Manila pursue security ties in response to shared concerns over China
Japan is set to enter talks with the Philippines over the possible export of ships such as Abukuma-class destroyer escorts. (Japanese Defense Ministry)
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