THE Philippines wants to upgrade its military with midrange missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernizes its defense in the face of growing regional tensions.

The military wants to acquire more cutting-edge weaponry, Armed Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner told reporters, hours after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced the Philippines was reviewing offers to buy more weapons.

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