As the Philippine military tries to expedite its submarine capability amid mounting security challenges, some regional security experts have expressed their views that the country may not be ready for an undersea warship yet. The idea to acquire submarines is not new. But Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad raised it during a Senate hearing early this year, and it has been frequently part of the news since. But for Alexander Neill, Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia Pacific Security at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in Singapore, it is important to develop a proficient surface fleet and coast guard first bef...
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