news Scmp World 2026-07-06

Philippine Air Force reshapes for South China Sea defense amid weakness.

The Philippine Air Force is transforming from counter-insurgency to maritime defense for the contested South China Sea. Analysts consider it the weakest air arm among Southeast Asia's largest militaries.

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