8legs: South china sea

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A top South Korean shipbuilder is arming the Philippines with a new fleet of warships built for tougher Pacific fights

HD Hyundai delivers two new guided-missile frigates to the Philippine Navy, strengthening its fleet.
The $550 million contract for the frigates dates to 2021 and is part of Manila’s modernization drive.
The ships have vertical launch systems and carry MBDA VL MICA missiles for air defense.
Each frigate has 16 cells to tailor missile loadouts for different missions.
Manila aims to deter China in the South China Sea with modernized naval power.
HD Hyundai has built 10 ships for the Philippine Navy to date.
The frigates join ongoing modernization efforts and regional defense cooperation.
The two frigates are part of a broader effort that includes additional patrol vessels and submarine discussions.
Experts say the frigates bolster deterrence as China expands its regional influence.
The new frigates are equipped to respond to regional threats while allowing updates to weapons over time.

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