The Philippine navy has declared itself a "middle power" in Southeast Asia, citing its modern fleet and capabilities comparable to or exceeding those of its neighbors. This assessment is partly based on admiration from regional partners for its recent ship deployments and modernization program. An Australian geopolitical analyst described this characterization as "aspirational" but fair. AI
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