Japan to provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under $27M deal

Japan said it will provide a coastal surveillance radar system and unmanned aircraft to the Philippines under a security deal signed Monday, as the two defense partners face growing tensions with China.

Japan to provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under $27M deal

TL;DR

  • Japan will provide a coastal surveillance radar system to the Philippines.
  • Unmanned aircraft will also be supplied under the security deal.
  • The agreement is signed as both countries face growing tensions with China.