The United States is set to send at least seven military assets to the Philippines pending congressional requirements as both countries join forces to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific. ManilaBulletin
Washington said it intends to transfer to Manila two Island-class patrol vessels; two Protector-class patrol vessels; and three C-130H aircraft, according to the fact sheet provided by the White House during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s US state visit.The new batch of assets will follow the initial ones already deployed by Washington in April, which are two Cyclone-class coastal patrol vessels that are already on their way to Manila.
The pronouncement was constantly raised as China, US' main rival, continues its aggressive behavior in the South China Sea and in the West Philippine Sea.Washington also aims to "modernize" its alliance with Manila and build a "strong and resilient architecture that is designed to meet emerging challenges, while routinizing joint planning and improving interoperability," according to White House.
In the guidelines, both countries will advance efforts to deepen interoperability, particularly through enhanced bilateral planning; information-sharing; accelerated defense capability development; and collaboration on emerging security challenges.
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