# Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief

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- Reuters, 2026-08-25 07:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-seeking-expand-military-drone-capabilities-says-defence-chief-2026-08-25/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8d3dab8f08580001b6610a

> The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned capabilities by developing and acquiring drones as part of efforts to modernize its military, the defence chief said on Tuesday.