Washington, April 1, 2025 (AFP) - US approves $5.58 bn fighter-jet sale to Philippines

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2025-04-01

The United States said Tuesday it has approved a sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter-jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. The State Department said it was green-lighting the sale that includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the Philippines, a treaty-bound ally of the United States. The sale will "improve the security of a strategic partner that continues to be an important force for politic......

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