Japan and the Philippines have agreed to establish a high-level framework to help expand defense equipment and technology exports from Tokyo, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced during talks with his counterpart. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/24/japan/politics/japan-philippine-defense-ministers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #gennakatani #defense #southchinasea #disputedislands #china #sdf #defenseministry