The Philippine Air Force is committing significant funds to overhaul its air arm, strategically shifting its role to serve as a maritime defense shield.
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Updated Jul 6
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The Philippine Air Force is committing significant funds to overhaul its air arm, strategically shifting its role to serve as a maritime defense shield.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
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Philippine Air Force commits billions to transform into a maritime defense shield.1 source
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Philippines-China maritime tensions in the South China SeaAlso in this story
- Philippines and China face diplomatic strain following defense chief remarks, despite maintaining trade amid territorial disputes.
- Coast guard patrols involving China clashed with Philippine vessels over claims to Dongsha Islands, also involving Taiwan.
The entities involved
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Philippine Air Force
air warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
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Beijing
capital city of China
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- Lockheed Martin secured a contract to supply training systems and equipment to the Philippine Air Force.