Gen Nakatani

Gen Nakatani is the Japanese Defense Minister who visited the Philippines in February 2025 to deepen defense ties, including inspections of air surveillance radar systems at military bases in La Union. His visit underscored the strengthening cooperation between Japan and the Philippines to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and broader Indo-Pacific region.

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Last updated at March 3, 2025.

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Philippine Navy sends team to Japan to inspect Abukuma-class destroyers

The Philippine Navy will send a joint visual inspection team (JVI) to Japan in August to assess six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts for potential transfer from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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Philippine, Japanese defense chiefs meet to boost military cooperation

On February 24, 2025, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Makati City to discuss strengthening defense ties amid China's assertive actions in the South and East China Seas.
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Philippines, Japan defense chiefs inspect Luzon facilities

On Sunday, Feb. 23, top defense officials from the Philippines and Japan inspected military facilities in Luzon as part of efforts to strengthen their security partnership.
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