Japan and the Philippines are expanding defence partnership. In the background of a possible weapon transfer? [COMMENTARY]

The media reports that Japan could supply arms to the Philippines or supply financial support to an allied army. Japan's plans include a programme to strengthen the armed forces of the partner countries, and the Philippines would be the first beneficiary of a donation to take the form of backing and allied equipment of an army. The future transfer of tanks and helicopters or any another weapon would be an extension of a fresh form of military cooperation launched between the 2 countries in the past week," says Nikkei Asia.