US Approves Sale of F-16 Fighters to the Philippines
The US government announced on Tuesday, April 1st, the approval of selling 20 F-16 fighters to the Philippines, with a total value of $5.6 billion. Agence France-Presse reported that this arms sale was carried out against the backdrop of tense situations in the South China Sea.
Agence France-Presse reported that the US Department of State mentioned in a statement on Tuesday that this arms sale aimed to support the "security of strategic partners."
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said during his visit to the Philippines last week that the United States and the Philippines should "stand united" when facing China, especially against the backdrop of China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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