Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China, Yomiuri reports

Japan to Export Used Destroyers to Philippines, as Both Countries Look to Counter China on Seas

Tokyo and Manila have agreed that Japan will export some of its used destroyers to the Philippines, according to Japanese government sources. If the ships are handed over as planned, it will be the first case of destroyers from the Maritime Self-Defense Force being transferred to another country.

Japan to send used destroyers to Manila

TOKYO — Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China’s maritime expansion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, as the two US allies increase cooperation to counter Beijing.The export plan involves six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts in service by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for more than three decades, the Japanese daily said, citing multiple unnamed government sources.Defen…

Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China, Yomiuri reports

Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China's maritime expansion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, as the two U.S. allies increase cooperation to counter Beijing.

PH Navy to inspect Japanese warships before ‘possible transfer’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Sunday said it will inspect Japan’s Abukuma-class destroyer before its “possible transfer” amid “deepening strategic partnership” of both countries that share common geopolitical threats in the region. Navy spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos said the service branch is undertaking “preparatory steps” for a joint visual inspection of the used warship following an official invitation from the Japan Min…

Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China: report

The export plan involves six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for more than three decades

Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines as China deterrent - BusinessWorld Online

TOKYO — Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China’s maritime expansion, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reported on Sunday, as the two US allies increase cooperation to counter Beijing.