Gilberto Teodoro

Japan considers exporting anti-ship missiles to the Philippines to strengthen security ties.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Japan May 26-29, marking the first Philippine presidential state visit in 11 years and the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, while Japan undergoes historic strategic shifts including deploying combat troops to joint exercises and lifting post-World War II arms export restrictions.

Japan fired Type 88 anti-ship missiles in the Philippines, sending a warning to China.

Japan participates fully in a US-Philippine joint military exercise for the first time.

Japan and the Philippines agreed to discuss exporting used Japanese destroyers to enhance maritime security cooperation.

Japan and the Philippines aim to fast-track the transfer of navy destroyers.

Japan and the Philippines deepen defense ties amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea.

Japan's forces showcased strike power in a joint maritime exercise with US, Australian, and Philippine forces in the South China Sea.

Japan and the Philippines launch a working group to explore the transfer of Japan's Abukuma-class destroyer escorts.

Japan's forces fired a missile in a joint drill with the US and allies in the northern Philippines.

Japan and the Philippines aim to fast-track the transfer of Navy destroyers to deepen military cooperation.

Japan plans to transfer warships and aircraft to the Philippines, boosting defense ties between the two nations.

Japan and the Philippines are fast-tracking the transfer of navy destroyers to deepen military cooperation.

Japan's Defense Minister and Philippine counterpart agreed in May to establish a working group facilitating Japan's first lethal military equipment exports, including destroyer escorts, signaling Tokyo's strategic pivot toward regional security partnerships amid Chinese naval expansion.

Japan eliminated decades-old defense export restrictions, allowing arms sales of warships and missiles to allies like the Philippines, strengthening its defense industry amid global supply chain pressures and regional security concerns.

Japan's defense minister will visit Indonesia and the Philippines for talks on defense cooperation and potential arms exports.

Philippines' Defense Secretary says the country is not worried about reduced US deterrence in the Indo-Pacific due to the Iran war.

The Philippines hosted the 41st Balikatan exercise with the US and other nations to enhance coalition deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Philippines shifts its defence strategy with Japan, considering the Diaoyu Islands a serious concern.

Japan's Type 88 missile sank a decommissioned Philippine Navy ship in a joint military exercise.

Japan agreed to export retired destroyers with anti-ship missiles to the Philippines following its lifting of lethal weapons export bans, marking the first such transfer and countering China's maritime assertiveness in Southeast Asia.

Japan considers exporting used warships to the Philippines under newly relaxed export rules.

Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a missile in a joint drill with US and allies in the Philippines.

Japan's military conducted a live-fire drill with the US, Australia, and the Philippines, highlighting expanding defense ties.

Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a missile during joint exercises with the US, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea.

Japan considers transferring military equipment to the Philippines following a defence export rules overhaul.

Japan and the Philippines agreed to discuss Japan exporting used destroyers to enhance maritime security cooperation.

Japan and the Philippines are fast-tracking the transfer of navy destroyers to deepen military cooperation.

Japan and the Philippines begin formal talks on exporting Japanese naval vessels, including destroyers.

Japan and the Philippines will launch talks on exporting used Japanese destroyers to the Philippines.

Japan and the Philippines agreed to discuss exporting used Japanese destroyers to the Philippines.

The Philippines is not concerned the Iran war will distract the US from the region, says its defence secretary.

Philippines' defense secretary is not concerned about reduced US deterrence in the region due to the Iran war.

The Philippines is not concerned the Iran war will distract the US from the region, says Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

US, Japan, and Philippines conduct joint maritime strike exercise in the South China Sea.

The Philippines expands its military strategy with Japan, amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.

US and Philippine forces completed the annual Balikatan exercise with troops from five other nations.

Japan's forces fired a missile in a joint drill with the US and allies in the Philippines.

Japan tests anti-ship missiles with the US in a joint maritime exercise.

Japan fired a missile in a joint exercise with the US and allies near the Philippines, overlooking the South China Sea.

Japan and the Philippines conducted a joint missile drill, expanding defense ties amid regional tensions.

Japan and the Philippines agreed to discuss exporting used Japanese destroyers to the Philippines.

Japan showcases strike power in joint military drills with US, Australia, and the Philippines.

Japan and the Philippines aim to fast-track the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyers.

Japan and the Philippines begin formal talks on exporting Japanese naval vessels, including destroyers.

Japan and the Philippines begin discussions on exporting surplus Japanese naval vessels to the Southeast Asian country.

Japan and the Philippines aim to fast-track the transfer of navy destroyers.

US and Philippine forces deploy NMESIS missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

Japan eases its defense export policy, allowing sales to 17 countries with which it has agreements.

Philippines defence secretary Teodoro expressed confidence US deterrence remains strong despite Middle East tensions, warning China may exploit perceived openings while highlighting expanded Balikatan military exercises and potential Japanese frigate acquisitions strengthening regional defence partnerships.