PHL Urged to Build Drone Industry, Deepen Defense Ties
Experts urge the Philippines to invest in domestic drone manufacturing and expand defense cooperation with like-minded nations to enhance military capabilities and respond to evolving security threats, drawing lessons from Ukraine's experience.
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