Philippines boosts coastguard fleet with 49 new ships from France, Japan

SCMP | Nov. 12, 2024, 11:30 p.m. | Original
The French deal also promises local vessel production and technology transfer – as Manila plans to add 7,000 coastguard personnel by 2026.
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