Coverage dated April 1, 2025

US approves sale of 20 US F-16 fighter jets to Philippines as Washington tightens key Asian alliance

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By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving the key US ally in the Indo-Pacific a major upgrade to its air force just days after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to counter “China’s aggression.

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Al Jazeera
US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.
KTVZ Bend
US approves sale of 20 US F-16 fighter jets to Philippines as Washington tightens key Asian alliance (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Apr 1, 2025
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving the key US ally in the Indo-Pacific a major upgrade to its air force just days after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to counter “China’s aggression.
Digital Journal
US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to Philippines (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in

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