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Philippines gets Australian drones for South China Sea

Australia has supplied aerial and underwater drones to the Philippine coastguard to monitor Chinese activities in the South China Sea.

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 10:03 UTC
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Australia has provided the Philippine coastguard with a new batch of aerial and underwater drones to enhance Manila's maritime surveillance capabilities in the disputed South China Sea. The drones will help monitor activities within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, where confrontations with Chinese vessels have been frequent. Analysts say the systems will aid in evidence gathering and deterrence against Chinese incursions. The delivery was confirmed through images released by Philippine authorities.
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