Japan to transfer five TC-90s to Philippines

Five TC-90s that Japan has leased to Philippines will be transferred to the South East Asian nation free of charge, Tokyo announced on Oct. 25.

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By 海上自衛隊 [Attribution], via Wikimedia Commons

They were initially leased to the Philippines but a recent change to law will allow Japan to donate secondhand defense equipment to developing countries.

Two TC-90s are already in the country and three more are to arrive by next March.