On January 14, the U.S. Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Steve Parode and Assistant Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Sandra Brown made a “strategic visit” to Manila in the Philippines.… Continue reading "US Navy Intelligence Visits Philippines to Bolster Capabilities"
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"
Indian Navy frigate INS Satpura (F-48) visited the Philippines between June 3-6. During its stay, personnel from the Philippine Navy toured the ship. They were briefed on the frigate’s design… Continue reading "Indian Navy Stealth Frigate Visits Manila On Western Pacific Deployment"
The Philippine Navy (PN) celebrated its 124th Founding Anniversary last Friday at its Headquarters in Manila. Philippine Navy and Department of National Defense officials participated with speeches and an awards… Continue reading "Philippine Navy Celebrates Its 124th Anniversary, Highlights Modernization"
In a historic move, after almost 80 years the Armor Division of the Philippine Army is reactivating its Tank Battalion. A ceremony was held on April 21, 2022, where soldiers… Continue reading "Philippine Army Reactivates its Tank Battalion"
On 9 March, the first TAI/AgustaWestland T129B ATAK attack helicopters arrived in the Philippines. Two Turkish Air Force A-400M cargo aircraft landed at Clark Air Base at 12:30 AM with… Continue reading "Turkish Attack Helicopters Arrive In The Philippines"
On November 9, Philippine state media reported that five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters were delivered. The AN-124 carrying the helicopters arrived on November 8 at Clark Air Base. With their… Continue reading "Philippine Air Force Receives Black Hawk Helicopters"
On October 30, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) of the Philippine Navy announced the successful launch of a Spike-ER missile as a part of Pagsisikap 2021. The firing of the… Continue reading "Philippine Navy Successfully Fires Missile In Naval Readiness Exercise"
On October 20, Philippine state media reported that the Philippine Navy (PN) had completed training with the Mistral 3 surface-to-air missile system (SAM) on BRP Jose Rizal. This involved operational… Continue reading "Philippine Navy Completes Surface-To-Air Missile Training"
The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte announced that the country’s military is set to received an 11% increase in its budget for 2021 over this year’s spending. Speaking during his budget… Continue reading "Increased Budget for Philippine Military Proposed for 2021"