Japan missile system seen boosting PH archipelagic defense plan

MANILA – Japan’s Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system could greatly enhance the defensive capabilities of the country’s Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) should the Philippines manage to acquire it. “That will be a big help because it is aligned with our capability development for CADC,” Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Navy, reservist Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, said during an interview with reporters on Wednesday. Once acquired, Trinidad said, this platform will allow the AFP more leeway in carrying out its mandate under the CADC. READ: LOOK: Japan fires Type 88 missile for first time […]... Keep on reading: Japan missile system seen boosting PH archipelagic defense plan

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