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Philippines Orders Major Fighter Jets to South Korea
The Philippines Department of Defense has signed a $700 million contract with South Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to order 12 FA-50 light combat aircraft. [more…]
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Philippines Skeptical of US F-16 Purchase
Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro cast doubt on the $5,6 billion purchase of American F-16 fighter jets approved in April, saying Manila has yet to decide whether to proceed with the sale. [more…]
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US and Philippines Conduct Kamandag Exercise
US Marines and Army missile systems conduct anti-ship drills in a key strait in the Philippine Island chain during a military exercise called KAMANDAG [more…]
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Israeli Defense Companies Concern Over Philippines: Tensions in Relations
As Israeli defense companies begin to question their own government over the strained relationship with the Philippines, officials in Manila have also begun to distance themselves from Israel, a longtime supplier of defense equipment. [more…]
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JICA to Modernize Manila's Light Rail System
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has announced that Light Rail Manila, the operator of Manila’s Light Rail Train (LRT-1), will increase energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and reduce carbon emissions. [more…]
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Philippines Accelerates Submarine Procurement Process
Faced with increasing naval pressure from China in the South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced a submarine procurement plan that marks a significant shift in the country’s maritime defense strategy. [more…]
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US Typhon Missile System in Philippines Puts China on Tension
China has released its first national security white paper amid what Beijing describes as “intensifying geopolitical” developments in the region and the deployment of an “intermediate-range missile system.” State Council Information [more…]
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Target Ship Sunk Without Being Hit in Balikatan Exercise
An unusual incident occurred during the Balikatan 25 exercise, jointly organized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Army. The ship, which was planned to be sunk by being hit by missiles as part of the exercise, [more…]
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Philippines to Equip Landing Craft with Unwavering Machine Guns
The Philippine Navy has made an important choice to strengthen the defense systems of the two new generation landing dock ships (LPD) that will join its inventory. The construction of the PT PAL in Indonesia [more…]
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Malolos–Clark Railway Project Creates Transportation Revolution in Philippines
The Malolos–Clark railway project, which will revolutionize the Philippines’ transportation infrastructure, aims to improve connectivity between key areas on the island of Luzon and significantly reduce travel times. [more…]
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US and Philippines Begin 'Full-Scale War Scenario' Exercise
Thousands of allied American and Filipino soldiers began annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) combat exercises on Monday, which have drawn a sharp response from China. The exercises are a study of the Philippine archipelago and its seas. [more…]
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US Approves Sale of F-16 Block Fighter Jets to Philippines
The United States Department of State has approved the sale of F-5.58 fighter jets, radar systems, munitions and related equipment worth $16 billion to the Philippines through Foreign Military Sales (FMS). [more…]
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US Approves Sale of 20 F-16s to Philippines
The US State Department has approved the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, part of a broader security package worth $5,58 billion. [more…]
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US Cancels Typhon Missile Test in Philippines Exercises
The U.S. Army said it does not plan to conduct live fire with the Typhon Intermediate Range Missile System during exercises in the Philippines this spring. The statement comes as the U.S. military presence in the region [more…]
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Philippines Receives First 6x6 Armored Carrier from Brazil
The Philippines has taken another important step in its armored vehicle modernization efforts, taking delivery of its first VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) from Brazil. [more…]
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Critical Development for Delayed Station Project in Manila
A critical development is taking place in the transportation infrastructure of the Philippines’ capital, Manila. On March 6, 2025, the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is likely to terminate the construction contract it signed with BF Corp.-Foresight. [more…]
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Wreckage of Fighter Plane That Crashed in the Philippines, Pilots Found
The crash of an FA-50 jet on a mission to fight communist guerrillas in the southern Philippines has sparked deep grief across the country. Military officials on Wednesday removed the wreckage of the plane [more…]
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Two Pilots Missing from Fighter Jet During Counter-Insurgency Mission in Philippines
An incident that took place in the southern Philippines last week revealed a major loss during the country's military operations. According to statements made on Tuesday, a fighter jet [more…]
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Philippine Navy Gets Stronger with Kia Vehicles
The Philippine Navy has taken an important step within the scope of the Armed Forces Modernization Program by ordering 3 Kia [more…]
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Mosquito Hunting with Cash Prizes in the Philippines
Village officials in the Philippines are giving out cash rewards to residents who catch mosquitoes in an effort to combat the dengue outbreak. At the launch on Wednesday, residents from Addition Hills village in metropolitan Manila, [more…]
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US, Philippine Warplanes Patrol South China Sea
The Philippines continues to strengthen its defense strategies against China's growing military presence in the region. In January 2025, the US and the Philippines will conduct a joint patrol and air response [more…]
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Philippine Navy Signs Deal to Purchase Kamikaze Drones
The Philippine Navy announced that it has awarded a tender to Thunder Defense, a Pakistan-Philippine partnership, for the supply of kamikaze drones. Under this tender, the Philippine Department of Defense will provide 100 million Philippine pesos [more…]
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Philippines to Receive Typhon Missile System Training from US
The Philippines will receive training on the US Typhon medium-range missile system in February as part of a push to increase military cooperation with the US. The training will see Filipino soldiers engage in combat with their US counterparts. [more…]
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Philippines Releases Comic Book Against China's South China Sea Claims
The Philippines has released a comic book in an effort to counter China’s disinformation campaign supporting its vast territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 40-page comic is titled “Teacher Jun’s Stories.” [more…]
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Metro Manila Subway Project Moves Forward with New TBM Launch
The Metro Manila Subway Project is rapidly progressing as one of the largest transportation projects in the Philippines. With the launch of a new Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at Camp Aguinaldo Station, the project [more…]
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South China Sea Tensions Between Philippines and China
The Philippines has taken a tough stance against China's increasing aggression in the South China Sea. Filipino officials have called China's claims of sovereignty in the region and the presence of its coast guard ships unacceptable. [more…]
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Asia-Pacific Countries Strengthen Amphibious Naval Fleets Against China
Enhancing amphibious capabilities in navies in the Asia-Pacific region has become a key defense priority as China continues to use its military power, particularly in protecting coastal areas and the southeast. [more…]
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Philippines to Purchase T-129 ATAK Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially commissioned its fleet of Rockwell OV-28 Bronco light attack aircraft and Bell AH-2024S Cobra attack helicopters in a ceremony held on December 10, 1. [more…]
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Philippines to Place Additional Order for A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
The Philippines plans to purchase additional A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft manufactured by Embraer. According to information reported by Sa Defensa, the Philippines will add 6 aircraft to its current air force fleet. [more…]
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Philippines Receives 5 New Blackhawk Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) took delivery of five Blackhawk helicopters manufactured by Poland-based Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp (PZL Mielec) on December 9, 2024. The delivery, [more…]