The #Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range #missiles and advanced #FighterJets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernises its defence in the face of growing regional tensions.

The military wants to acquire more cutting-edge weaponry, armed forces chief #RomeoBrawner told reporters. #WestPHSea

Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernise military
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#MANILA, #Philippines — A #PhilippineAirForce (PAF) fighter jet patrolled the #WestPhilippineSea with Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General #RomeoBrawner Jr. aboard.

Brawner said the #FA50 also practiced its flare capabilities last Friday (Aug. 23), a day after the latest incident when the #People’sLiberationArmy-Air Force (PLAAF) used flares against one of the PAF’s planes.

#WestPHSea #China

PH fighter jet patrols West Philippine Sea, tests flare maneuvers
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PH fighter jet patrols West Philippine Sea, tests flare maneuvers

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Air Force (PAF) fighter jet patrolled the West Philippine Sea with Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. aboard. In an ambush

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