# Philippines Defense
Latest news and articles about Philippines Defense
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Eyes Beneath the Surf: Manila Bolsters South China Sea Presence with US Unmanned Tech
The United States has delivered four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military to enhance its maritime surveillance. These advanced drones provide critical data collection capabilities, helping Manila monitor contested waters in the South China Sea with greater precision and lower risk.
Breaking the Eighty-Year Silence: Japan’s Military Return to the Philippines
Japan has deployed 420 Ground Self-Defense Force personnel to the Philippines for the Balikatan 2026 exercises, marking its first full-scale military participation on Philippine soil since WWII. This move, facilitated by the recently enacted Reciprocal Access Agreement, underscores a burgeoning trilateral security alignment between Washington, Tokyo, and Manila.