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Ukraine, Philippines Pursue Joint Drone Production Amid Tensions

9/4/2025

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Ukraine intends to strengthen defense relations with the Philippines, targeting a memorandum of understanding for joint drone production by October.
Ukrainian officials will visit Manila to explore technology and training collaboration.
The Philippines aims to bolster military capabilities due to escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Experts believe Ukraine's drone expertise may support the Philippines in asymmetric warfare strategies.

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Ukraine intends to strengthen defense relations with the Philippines, targeting a memorandum of understanding for joint drone production by October.
Ukrainian officials will visit Manila to explore technology and training collaboration.
The Philippines aims to bolster military capabilities due to escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Experts believe Ukraine's drone expertise may support the Philippines in asymmetric warfare strategies.