Philippine Naval Modernization:  Current State and Continuing Challenges
Publisher: Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Quezon City
Format: Monograph
Number of pages: 40
Description: This paper aims to describe the nature, causes and consequences of naval modernization in the Philippines.  This study contends that the success of Philippine naval modernization depends largely on threat perceptions of current decision-makers, effective mobilization of necessary financial resources, resolution of inter-service rivalry,  efficient procurement system and strong social acceptability .