U.S. ally the Philippines has confirmed the "possible transfer" of Japanese warships amid China's growing military presence in the contested South China Sea. Citing a government source, Japanese media ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani at a naval station in San Fernando City, the Philippines TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan have reached an agreement for the transfer of five soon-to-be-retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, a deal ...

Manila has received an official invitation to carry out a visual inspection of Japan's Abukuma-class frigates, the Philippine Navy confirmed in an 8 July reply to Janes questions. In view of this ...