Japan to provide defense equipment for 4 countries in Asia and Africa

Japan has decided to provide four countries, the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti with equipment to support monitoring and surveillance under its security cooperation framework.

The framework, known as Official Security Assistance or OSA, is designed to enhance security ties with likeminded nations through the provision of defense equipment and other materials.

The government plans to provide equipment to help improve maritime monitoring and surveillance activities and air traffic control in these countries. Funding will come from some 5 billion yen, earmarked in the fiscal 2024 budget.