According to foreign media reports on November 23, the Philippines received a batch of weapons and equipment aided by the United States on the same day, including 24 MK-82 aerial bombs, 100 "Tao" anti-tank missiles and 12 sets of "Tao" anti-tank missiles. The launch device has a total value of up to 18 million US dollars. According to reports, these weapons will be used to combat remnants of extremist organizations entrenched in Mindanao.
It is understood that in May 2017, the extremist organization "Mute" raided the southern Philippines city of Malawi. Hospitals, schools, prisons and other facilities in the city, as well as main streets and bridges, were all occupied by extremist fighters. . Subsequently, the Philippine government forces launched a fierce battle with them which lasted for 5 months, which caused serious damage to the city and the death toll exceeded 1,000. During this period, due to the poor combat effectiveness of the Philippine government forces and the outdated weapons and equipment, the war was once deadlocked. However, our country, regardless of previous suspicions, provided two consecutive military aids to the Philippines, including a batch of weapons and equipment worth up to 14 million US dollars. , Including 3000 rifles, 3 million rounds of ammunition and 90 high-precision sniper rifles, effectively alleviating the problem of the Philippine soldiers’ old equipment. With the help of these military aids, the Philippine army finally eliminated this group of extremist militants, and the relationship between the two countries has also been greatly improved. In the second year of the bidding for the reconstruction of Malawi City, our country has a total of 5 The company won the bid. These 5 companies and 3 other Philippine companies formed a joint company to jointly carry out the reconstruction of Malawi City.
Even today, although the extreme armed forces in the Philippines still exist, they have long since declined and are not at all a problem. At this time, the United States sent military assistance, which seems to be a bit late and even redundant. Because extremist armed forces have no armor at all and no solid fortifications, what role can the anti-tank missiles and aerial bombs sent by the United States to the Philippines play? It is reasonable to speculate that these anti-tank missiles with a range of 3 to 4 kilometers can be carried on small and medium-sized boats such as speedboats or carried by helicopters, posing a great threat to our country’s coastal police ships. "Tao" type anti-tank missiles The accuracy of the missile is relatively high, and the error can be guaranteed to not exceed 200 mm within a range of 500 meters. Whether it is attacking the command bay and engine room of the maritime police ship, it can play a role in blocking our maritime police law enforcement.
According to American custom, whether it is arms sales or military aid, they often have political goals, and they have never really given this in vain. For example, when US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien took the opportunity to give a speech during the arms delivery ceremony, he said that the United States supports the Philippines in protecting its legitimate rights and interests under international law, especially when it is violated by "a major power". He also invoked the Secretary of State. Pompeo said that any attack against the Philippine army is applicable to the "U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty."
Don’t look at Duterte’s high-profile anti-American shouts before, but he is actually a very good person. After receiving such an extravagant military aid for the Philippine army, he immediately gave the response the US wanted. According to foreign media reports, on November 26, Philippine Secretary of Defense Delphine Lorenzana said in a speech that if the United States and its strategic opponents break into conflict in the Western Pacific, the Philippines at the center of the conflict will join the war. Lorenzana also warned that “there are worrying security risks in the Indo-Pacific region”. Although both sides have exercised restraint, misjudgments may still occur.
