Germany's defense pact with the Philippines aims to deepen military cooperation, enabling joint training, weapon sales, and technology transfer to bolster regional security amid South China Sea tensions.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro underscored the need for enhanced capabilities in command and control systems and other advanced military technologies, signaling a pivot for modernization of defense forces.
Germany's commitment to the Indo-Pacific has grown, as shown through naval operations in the South China Sea, reinforcing its strategy focused on upholding a rules-based international order.
The proposed defense agreement, set to be signed by year-end, aims to enhance security collaborations, including information sharing and military technology transfer, critical for the Philippines' strategic needs.
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