Japan expands Official Security Assistance scheme, flexes clout in more nations www.scmp.com
Japan has selected the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti as the next recipients of its Official Security Assistance (OSA) scheme, according to reports, with analysts saying the move reflects Tokyo’s aim to align its security objectives with partner countries while countering China’s growing influence.
The recipient nations are likely to receive non-lethal military equipment such as radar to improve their maritime surveillance and communications capabilities, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Saturday.
Unveiled by the Japanese government in April last year, the OSA framework aims to address the growing security challenges faced by nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Published Date:2024-12-03