Japan weighs anti-ship missile exports to Philippines: source

The Japanese government is considering exporting the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system to the Philippines, a source familiar with the matter said Friday.The move follows Tokyo's revision in April of its three principles on the transfer of defense equipment and technology, as well as the implementing guidelines, which eased restrictions on exports of lethal weapons.Japan and the Philippines are aiming to strengthen security ties amid China's assertiveness in the East and South China seas.Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters Friday that "nothing has been decided at this point…READ FULL ARTICLE