Brahmos from India, warships from Japan, Phillipines joins hands with this country to challenge China, the country is..., not US, UK
In the recent times, South China Sea has become an area of contentions. Philippines, which is facing China's aggression, is now openly changing its policy. Philippines, which has been facing China's maritime bullying for a long time, is not going to retaliate now. It has taken one step after another which has caused China to lose ground. First it bought Brahmos missile and now it is secretly strengthening its military relations with Taiwan. On the other hand, it is giving a new edge to its navy by taking help of weapons from Japan.
How is Taiwan helping Philippines?
To compete with China, Philippines has now decided to befriend Taiwan. Philippines has now come out openly regarding Taiwan. According to the Taipei Times report, this strategy of Philippines is the result of deep concern about instability in the region. Philippines Defense Minister Gilbert Teodoro said that Manila is now changing its strategy regarding Taiwan, although officially it still recognises Beijing under the One China policy.
Should China be worried?
According to the Taipei Times, the Philippines' defence cooperation with Taiwan has grown far beyond the level publicly expressed. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s new policy, the old ban on military and academic ties with Taiwan has been loosened. Earlier this year, academics from Philippine defence institutions participated in strategic discussions with Taiwan's top generals. In addition, the Philippines and Taiwanese coast guards also conducted joint patrols. Recently, Taiwan sent its observers to a trilateral military exercise involving the US, Japan and the Philippines. Analysts believe this was a response to China's maritime aggression.
Philippines made another move
For the first time since World War II, Japanwill provide six destroyers. Japan is preparing to give its 'Abukuma class' warship to the Philippines. Along with the 20 mm close-in weapon system, it is equipped with 76 mm cannons. Anti-submarine missiles and sonar are installed in it. The most important thing is their stealth design so that China's radar cannot detect them. This deal is not limited to just 'sending ships'. Japan will upgrade these warships according to the needs of the Philippines, provide training and also coordinate communication and radar systems.
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