Why the Philippines Is Investing Heavily in Defense?

Why the Philippines Is Investing Heavily in Defense?

Why the Philippines Is Investing Heavily in Defense: A Strategic Imperative in a Changing Indo-Pacific For decades, the Philippines was not seen as a military heavyweight. It wasn’t trying to be. The country focused inward, on development, on domestic stability, on economic growth. Defense spending existed, yes, but it was modest. Functional. Limited. That era…

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China’s Growing Flotilla - indopacific report

China’s Growing Flotilla: Satellite Images Reveal New Flashpoints in the West Philippine Sea

China’s Growing Flotilla: Satellite Images Reveal New Flashpoints in the West Philippine Sea In December 2025, new satellite evidence from BBC Verify exposed a dramatic escalation in China’s naval posture across the Philippine Sea, revealing flotillas being resupplied at sea, far from home, and operating with the endurance of a true blue-water navy. What Philippine…

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