Japan to give Philippines coastal radars, deepening security ties

Kishida, Marcos agree to start talks on new defense pact to boost deterrence

20231103N Kishida with Marcos

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. take part in a welcome ceremony at Malacanang Palace in Manila.  © Reuters

KANA BABA, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Japan agreed on Friday to give the Philippines coastal radar systems worth 600 million yen ($4 million) as the countries deepen cooperation with an eye on Asia-Pacific security challenges.

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