After Japan, another Indo-Pacific country challenges China over potential Taiwan war? | Singapore,US

Published on Jul 03, 2026 01:29 am IST

The Philippines has launched its third Enhanced Tarlac-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) as part of its ongoing naval modernization program. Built by PT PAL Indonesia, the future BRP Ilocos Norte will strengthen the Philippine Navy's amphibious warfare, strategic sealift, and humanitarian response capabilities. The launch comes as Manila continues boosting its maritime posture amid tensions in the South China Sea.

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