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Philippines Plans Expanded Drone Fleet
The Philippines plans a significant expansion of its unmanned drone capabilities as part of a 50 billion peso modernization program for 2027, with increased emphasis on external defense and preparedness against rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the effort includes developing secure communications, network capabilities, and integration with other major assets like guided-missile corvettes, while highlighting that drone expansion is one element of a broader push to strengthen external defense.
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