菲律賓：將部署最新的移動預警和控制雷達
・三菱電機根據菲律賓規格獨立開發。
・日本、美國、澳洲和菲律賓保護印太利益
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Japan’s Deputy Defense Minister Makoto Oniki:
On April 29, he met with Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro.
Four radars will be exported to the Philippines. This is the second one.
Strengthen defense cooperation in East Asia with China in mind.
Importance of the Philippines:
1. The Philippines is located on the “first island chain”, the lowest line of defense.
2. It is located in a military strategic point facing Taiwan across the Bashi Strait.
Joint training between Japan and the Philippines:
Japan and the Philippines will hold Foreign Affairs and Defense Consultations (2+2) in 2024.
A facilitation agreement (RAA) will be concluded within the year for joint training between the Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military.
Once the RAA is concluded, it will be easier to visit each other for joint training and other purposes.
1. The United States is urging Japan and the Philippines to conclude the RAA.
2. Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines will protect their interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan-U.S.-Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers Meeting held in May:
Defense Minister Minoru Kihara will visit Hawaii in the US from May 2nd to 4th.
The Philippines concludes a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement with the US and Australia:
The Philippines already has a VFA in the Philippines with the United States and Australia.
The Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) recognizes the activities of the military of the United States, Australia, and other signatory countries.
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA26ATI0W4A420C2000000/
Mitsubishi Electric: Uniquely developed to specifications for the Philippines:
On April 30, Mitsubishi Electric delivered a mobile warning and control radar to the Philippines.
1. A warning and control radar is installed on the vehicle and can be used wherever needed.
2. Based on MSDF’s radar, developed independently to specifications for the Philippines.
Mitsubishi Electric’s radar contract details:
1. Mitsubishi Electric signs an air defense radar contract with the Philippine Department of Defense.
2. There are a total of 4 units, 1 mobile type and 3 fixed types.
A handover ceremony for one of the fixed units was held in December last year.
The contract value for the four units is 5.5 billion pesos (approximately 14.9 billion yen).
The Philippine Air Force will have increased surveillance and readiness capabilities.
Delivery of the four units is scheduled to be completed by 2026.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a6e967c782eff2e616063d0a97a93e04ea0cd208
Philippine Air Force receives mobile air surveillance
-From Janes report
The Philippine Air Force：
(PAF) has received a mobile radar system from Japan to strengthen air surveillance.
Japan has delivered the TPS-P14ME radar manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Melco) to the PAF,
the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) announced in late April.
[The TPS-P14ME radar]
will provide high-resolution surveillance of air and surface targets,
significantly enhancing the PAF’s ability to detect and track potential threats with precision,” the DND said.
Philippines’ air-defence network:
The deployment of this mobile radar system strengthens the Philippines’ air-defence network, providing
1. real-time situational awareness
2. and early warning capabilities,” the DND added.
This new radar will be operated by the PAF’s 580th Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, the DND said.
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/philippine-air-force-receives-mobile-air-surveillance-radar-from-japan