US EditionJapan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
The pact enables tax-free logistics exchanges to support joint drills, disaster response, and military modernization, marking Japan's first Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with an ASEAN member.
- On Jan 15, the Philippines and Japan signed the ACSA in Manila, with Toshimitsu Motegi and Ma. Theresa Lazaro formalizing the logistics pact for allied military support.
- Amid rising regional tensions, officials said the pact complements a Reciprocal Access Agreement from mid-2024 and is part of a Strengthened Strategic Partnership marking 70 years of ties.
- Aid includes a $6,000,000 Official Security Assistance and 1 billion 630 million Japanese yen for BaSulTa broadband, officials said.
- The agreement requires parliamentary approval in Japan, and officials said it will facilitate joint drills, disaster response, and participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations under the Japan–Philippines security framework.
- Tokyo and Manila cited Taiwan’s proximity and wider security concerns, with Ishiba saying `I hope that our two countries will continue to work closely together to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law` amid China claims and Japan’s military build-up.
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Japan, Philippines Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions
Japan and the Philippines on Jan. 15 signed a pact that allows their forces to exchange supplies and services to aid joint exercises and training, in an effort to increase defense cooperation. The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement was signed in Manila by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa “Tess” Lazaro. According to the defense pact, the supplies and services that may be provided in…
Japan and the Philippines have concluded an agreement for joint exercises of their armed forces.
Japan and the Philippines Sign New Defense Pact as They Face Growing China Aggression
Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region.
Philippines, Japan sign new defense pact
THE Philippines and Japan signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters.Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with China, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark …
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