Japan to Export Missiles to Philippines, Boost Regional Security
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Key Entities
Place
Nation considering the export of missiles and actively engaging in regional security efforts.
Nation being considered as a recipient of Japanese missile exports and involved in regional security discussions.
Nation whose growing assertiveness is a cause for concern and drives Japan's regional security initiatives.
Nation participating in joint military exercises with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.
Nation participating in joint military exercises with Japan, the US, and the Philippines.
Island whose potential attack by China is viewed by Japan as a threat to its survival.
Capital city where President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump.
Disputed waters where the Philippines frequently clashes with China.
First Island Chainℹ️
Strategically important area encompassing the Philippines and southwestern Japanese islands, acting as a barrier to China's Pacific access.
Law
Surface-to-ship missiles(ขีปนาวุธยิงจากพื้นสู่เรือ)
Weaponry being considered for export from Japan to the Philippines.
Abukuma-class destroyers(เรือพิฆาตชั้น Abukuma)
Naval vessels previously considered by Japan for supply to the Philippines.
TC-90 aircraft(เครื่องบิน TC-90)
Training aircraft previously considered by Japan for supply to the Philippines.
Type 88 anti-ship missile(ขีปนาวุธต่อต้านเรือ Type 88)
Missile type utilized by Japan's Self-Defense Forces in a recent joint exercise.
Organization
Japan's Ministry of Defense(กระทรวงกลาโหมของญี่ปุ่น)
The governmental body considering the export of missiles to the Philippines.
Philippines' Ministry of Defense(กระทรวงกลาโหมฟิลิปปินส์)
The governmental body of the Philippines confirming discussions about defense asset sales with Japan.
Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF)(กองกำลังป้องกันตนเอง(SDF)ของญี่ปุ่น)
Military force that conducted a missile exercise with the US, Australia, and the Philippines.
Person
Japanese politician who stated that an attack on Taiwan would be a threat to Japan's survival.
Chinese President who warned about the potential for a "dangerous situation" in US-China relations concerning Taiwan.
US President who met with President Xi Jinping to discuss issues including Taiwan.