U.S., Philippines Sign Deal on Sharing Military Information

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign a military intelligence sharing agreement on November 18, 2024. Screenshot from Department of National Defense livestream video.

U.S. and Philippine defense chiefs signed an agreement on Monday to share classified military information and technology as long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the deal with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro at the start of a visit to Manila that will also include a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos.

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