09 April 2023
JASF- Koku-Jieitai J/TPS-P14 version of mobile radar (photo : Asian Military Review)
Japan is preparing its plan to provide military aid to like-minded countries, with the framework for the Official Security Assistance (OSA) program being finalized.
The Philippines was already eyed as one of the first 4 countries to receive military aid from Japan, together with Bangladesh, Fiji, and Malaysia.
Japan plans to provide a radar system to the Philippines as an initial aid package, to assist in improving the country's warning and detection capability.
Japan is considered a strategic defense partner of the Philippines.
(Da-Real)