Division of National Security Research

Joyce Chia-Yi LIN Policy Analyst

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Abstract

The Philippines' military developments and trends have come under scrutiny amid the South China Sea disputes that have heightened geopolitical tensions in recent years. Regarding developments and trends in the Philippine military field, the abstract is as follows:

1. Modern military equipment procurement: The Philippine government is committed to modernizing its military equipment and purchasing weapons and armaments from various countries. Among them, military cooperation between the Philippines and the United States, Japan, Russia, Australia and other countries has become increasingly close, especially the cooperation with United States, and has produced significant progress in military training, equipment procurement and other aspects.
2. South China Sea dispute: For many years, territorial disputes in the South China Sea (known as the West Philippine Sea in the Philippines) have been one of the most important national issues and strategic priorities for governments. The ongoing territorial dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea has prompted the Philippine government to strengthen its military capabilities to defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea. The Philippines continues to strengthen maritime patrols and military deployments in the South China Sea, and strengthens cooperation with other South China Sea claimant countries to maintain security and stability in the region.
3. Regional cooperation: The Philippines actively participates in military cooperation among ASEAN countries to strengthen regional security and stability. At the same time, the Philippines has also strengthened military cooperation with Australia, Japan, India and other countries to jointly maintain regional peace and security.
4. Internal reforms: The Philippine military is also undergoing internal reforms to improve its combat effectiveness and professional standards. This includes reforming the management system, improving military technology, and strengthening training.

In general, the Philippines' armament development and trends are affected by the regional and international environment, and its military forces are constantly developing and improving in terms of modernization, combating terrorism, and regional cooperation.