Philippines Seeks Defence Systems, missiles Among More Israeli Weapons Amid South China Sea Clashes

The Philippines has submitted a shopping list to Israel for defence systems amid intensifying tensions with China. Manila has reportedly requested Israeli-made defence systems including sensors and different types of missiles. Manila has also sought to purchase long-range radars and very advanced command-and-control systems, Shepherd Media reports .
These weapons system would enable full coordination between different units of Philippines armed forces on the ground, in the air and at sea.
The southeast Asian country is a repeat customer of Israeli weapon systems, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The Philippines accounts for 12% of total Israeli defence exports in recent years placing it behind India (37%) but ahead of the US (8.7%).
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