Germany blurs defence lines with bet on Philippines’ old US base (opens original article in a new tab)

Germany and the Philippines are developing a former US military base into a major aviation maintenance facility, marking a significant economic investment and strategic move in global power dynamics.

• Germany and Philippines develop former US military base into aviation facility
• Deal involves 157,000-square-metre aviation site for aircraft maintenance and repair
• Facility to employ 1,200 Filipinos when operational in 2028
• Project reflects economic investment as strategic power tool