The Philippines has launched a significant initiative to bolster its defense capabilities, seeking to procure 40 multi-role fighter jets and mid-range missiles, according to reports. This move aligns with the… Continue reading "The Philippines Pursues Purchase of 40 Fighter Jets"
The recent launch of a new corvette early last week marks an increasingly defensive posture from Manilla. The BRP’s Miguel Malvar, named after a famed Philippine revolutionary general, was launched… Continue reading "Countering Aggression, Philippines Continues Naval Modernisation Program"
US-Filipino relations have been turbulent over the last few years with former President Duerte pushing back against US State Department influence. The potential for improved relations between Manila and Beijing… Continue reading "US Army’s Multi-domain Task Force Concept Tested with Tomahawk Deployment to Philippines"
Following a meeting held in Manila on 3 November, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that the two countries are working towards a reciprocal… Continue reading "Japan and Philippines Negotiating Reciprocal Access Agreement"
The Philippines’ Department of National Defense has announced that it will be purchasing three new C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters. The procurement of the C-130Js is part of the Armed… Continue reading "Philippines Orders Three New C-130J Tactical Airlifters"
News on the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ intent to participate in exercises in Japan as well as the deployment of the U.S. Army’s new Multi-Domain Task Force to joint… Continue reading "AUSA 2022: Philippines to Enhance Military Cooperation with US, Japan in 2023 via Exercises"
Mitsubishi Electric announced the completion of the first air defense radar destined for the Philippines on Tuesday. Pre-export inspections for the radars were done, and going forward personnel from the… Continue reading "First Japanese Air Defense Radar For the Philippines Completed"
On September 16, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the telephone. According to the Philippine leader, the two nations agreed to closer cooperation in… Continue reading "Italy and France Expanding Defense Cooperation with the Philippines"
Exercise Marine Aviation Support Activity 22 concluded on 22 July. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the Philippine Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps. MASA… Continue reading "US and Philippines Conduct Marine Aviation Exercise"
Naval Forces Central of the Philippine Navy participated, alongside other agencies, in Exercise Kadagatan 2022. The multi-agency exercise took place between July 4 to 8, with the main event of… Continue reading "The Philippines Conducts Multi-Agency Maritime Security Exercise Kadagatan 2022"