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Philippines Allocates $34.5B for Defense Modernization Plan

10/8/2025

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In 2024, the Philippines approved the Re-Horizon 3 Program with a nearly 2 trillion peso budget (US$34.5 billion) to bolster defense.
Key acquisitions include submarines, fighter aircraft, patrol vessels, and missiles (including BrahMos), with India the primary missile supplier.
Budget constraints may limit high-value purchases; Manila aims to diversify from the United States toward India while assessing threats.

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Story summary

In 2024, the Philippines approved the Re-Horizon 3 Program with a nearly 2 trillion peso budget (US$34.5 billion) to bolster defense.
Key acquisitions include submarines, fighter aircraft, patrol vessels, and missiles (including BrahMos), with India the primary missile supplier.
Budget constraints may limit high-value purchases; Manila aims to diversify from the United States toward India while assessing threats.