Anna Malindog Uy Talks to RT – April 6, 2025

April 6, 2025: Interview with Russia Today (RT) on the the US State Department’s approval of a $5.58-billion military sale to the Philippines, featuring 20 cutting-edge F-16 fighter jets and a wide array of advanced weaponry and support systems, represents one of the most substantial arms deals between the two nations in recent memory. Framed as a means to bolster a key strategic partner in Southeast Asia, the deal includes sophisticated AESA radars, precision-guided munitions, advanced air-to-air missiles and extensive logistical, training and maintenance support, all under the principal contractor Lockheed Martin.

Source: RT

Prof. Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy

Prof. Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD), Peking University, Beijing, China. Currently, she is a Senior Researcher of the South China Sea Probing Initiative (SCSPI) and a Senior Research Fellow of the Global Governance Institution (GGI). Prof. Anna Uy taught Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, European Studies, Southeast Asia, and China Studies. She is a researcher-writer, academic, and consultant on a wide array of issues. She has worked as a consultant with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other local and international NGOs.