Japan is preparing to send up to 1,000 troops, naval vessels and aircraft to the Philippines to help with disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.<br/> <br />It could be Tokyo's biggest deployment since World War Two.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Japanese) JAPANESE DEFENSE MINISTER, ITSUNORI ONODERA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We have three ships, including the Ise, berthed in Kure and loaded with aid and helicopters. Whichever way we are preparing a mission of 1,000 people and as soon as they are ready, we will discuss with the Philippine government on what actions to take."<br/> <br />As well as sending the Ise, Japan has also pleged 40 million dollars in emergency aid to the Philippines. It has already sent a 25-strong emergency medical relief team and 50 troops.<br/> <br />A New Zealand Airforce Hercules carrying emergency supplies has also left Auckland heading to the Philippines.<br/> <br />New Zealand has given more than $4 million in relief aid.<br/> <br />This aircraft is carrying water containers, generators, ta
