South Korea and the Philippines have strengthened their military ties in recent months, with ROK defense contractors poised to benefit from the Philippines’ military modernization plans. However, this deepening cooperation faces potential risks, including the possibility of increased Chinese aggression in the South China Sea and the impact of South Korea’s parliamentary elections on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign policy agenda.

In March, the ROK Air Force’s Black Eagles aerobatics display team performed at Clark Air Base in Luzon to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.