Japan to Provide Coastal Radar and Drones to Philippines for $27M

• Japan will provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under a $27 million deal.
• The equipment aims to help the Philippines monitor shipping routes important to Japan.
• Both Japan and the Philippines face growing tensions with China.
• The deal is part of a security aid agreement between the two countries.
• Tokyo expects the new equipment to improve Manila's maritime surveillance capabilities.