PHL Urged to Manufacture Drones Locally to Boost Defense Industry
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. has called for local drone manufacturing capabilities to bolster long-term national defense, citing the depletion of US-donated drones. He highlighted the need to strengthen domestic production of raw materials and components, referencing South Korea's industrial development.
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