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U.S. pledges $500 million to bolster Philippines' military

washingtonpost.com — July 30, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC

Summary: The U.S. and the Philippines announced a defense cooperation plan on July 30, 2024, aimed at enhancing the Philippines' military capabilities amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. The agreement includes $500 million in U.S. defense aid to modernize the Philippine armed forces, responding to increased confrontations from Chinese coast guard ships against Philippine vessels in disputed waters.

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    China asserts US not involved in South China Sea disputes (gazette.com)
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    US assures continued defense support for Philippines elections (inquirer.net)
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    US announces $500 million military aid to Philippines (inquirer.net)
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    U.S. allocates $500 million to strengthen Philippine defenses (thehindu.com)
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    Filipinos oppose US troops despite $500 million military aid (news18.com)
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    US allocates $500 million for Philippines military support (GMA News Online)
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    US pledges $500 million military aid to Philippines amid China tensions (firstpost.com)
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    US allocates $500 million to strengthen Philippines' defense (gazette.com)
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    US allocates $500 million military funding to Philippines (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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    US announces $500 million military funding for Philippines (The Associated Press)
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    US announces $500 million military funding for Philippines (thestar.com)
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