Reuters has obtained confirmation from four sources that Tokyo is ready to donate three Beechcraft TC-90s to Philippines.
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However, the planes would have to be upgraded with sensors for maritime patrol duties as they are being use for flight training at the moment.
The Japanese military also has to overcome legislative hurdles as financial regulations require second-hand government-owned equipment to be sold at fair market value.
Philippines had sought to take some P-3Cs from Japan but Tokyo is concern whether Manila has the expertise to operate such sophistical aircraft.