Japan to give Philippines drones, radar systems in biggest security aid to date

Deal marks 4th straight year of Tokyo providing defense assistance to Manila Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, left, and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Katsuro Kitagawa at a signing ceremony on Nov. 9. (Photo by Yuki Fujita) MANILA -- Japan on Monday agreed to provide radar systems to the Philippine Navy and surveillance and reconnaissance drones to its air force, aiming to bolster the country's ability to monitor surrounding waters.