Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills. Filipino forces will be able to enter Japan for joint combat training.

Japan and Philippines sign defense pact allowing their forces to train in each other’s territory

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills. Filipino forces will be able to enter Japan for joint combat training.