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Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defence

Facing a far larger Chinese military presence at sea, the Philippines is looking to drones not as a substitute for warships and aircraft but as a relatively low-cost way to make its forces harder to find, suppress and outmanoeuvre, analysts have said. The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has focused on expanding the military’s drone fleet as part of its external defence strategy.…

Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defence

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