Event Brief
Japan and Philippines to discuss exporting surface-to-ship missiles
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan and the Philippines agreed to begin talks on exporting Japan’s Type-88 surface-to-ship missiles.
WHO: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro
WHAT: They affirmed talks on exporting Japan’s surface-to-ship missiles to the Philippines, with Type-88 missiles expected for consideration.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 6:48 AM ET
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: The talks were launched after Koizumi met Teodoro and both sides affirmed interest in missile exports.
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