Stop-gap measure: PH signs $700-M deal with South Korea for a squadron of FA-50s
The Philippines has signed a $700-million deal with the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) for 12 FA-50 aircraft to boost the country’s air defense capability.
Do we urgently need the expensive F-16s?
The Philippines would be heavily burdened by paying back loans to acquire $5.6 billion worth of F-16s, making Manila more dependent on Washington.
Under second Trump term, it’s business as usual with PH
Should the Philippines be concerned about these foreign policy changes?
Is the US ready to go to war over the West Philippine Sea?
The United States has reaffirmed many times its “ironclad” commitment to help defend the Philippines, its oldest ally in the region, in case of an attack on its vessel, aircraft, or personnel anywhere in the Pacific, including the West Philippine Sea.
Fighting future wars
The Philippines cannot afford to be the weakest link. It has to prepare for future wars. It has to modernize quickly.
