The agreement seeks to support defense capabilities in response to China’s escalating actions.
The U.S. and the Philippines signed an agreement this month to improve the secure exchange of highly classified military intelligence and technology, which will facilitate the provision of advanced weapons to Manila. The accord, known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement, was signed in Manila by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.
This move advances the collaboration between the two nations in response to China’s increasingly assertive actions in Asia, including tensions in the South China Sea and potential threats over Taiwan. Philippine President Marcos has emphasized strengthening the nation’s defense posture amid escalating territorial disputes with Chinese forces.
The agreement will grant the Philippines access to higher-level U.S. intelligence, sophisticated weapons, and advanced surveillance systems, helping guarantee the confidentiality of such information.
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- For Secretary Austin to be discerning as he oversees the Department of Defense.
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Sources: Military.com, Bloomberg, Newsweek
