- June 9th, 2025
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) marked a pivotal milestone in its modernization program with the delivery of its first ATR 72-600 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), bolstering its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities across its expansive maritime territory. This acquisition,...
The Philippine Navy has officially deployed its newly armed AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter equipped with the Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system aboard its guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06). This deployment marks a significant milestone in the...
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of one of the most closely watched joint military exercises in Southeast Asia, a decommissioned Philippine Navy warship slated for destruction during a live-fire drill sank prematurely in contested waters of the South...
In a significant milestone for its maritime defence ambitions, the Philippine Navy has formally commissioned the BRP Miguel Malvar (PN-92), the country’s most advanced surface combatant to date. This high-profile induction marks a pivotal shift in Manila’s ability to project...
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) marked a significant milestone in the Philippines' naval modernization by launching the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) at its Ulsan shipyard. This event represents a crucial step in the Revised Armed Forces of...
An alliance of civil society groups, religious leaders, and former government officials filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, citing allegations of grave misconduct and constitutional violations. The move escalates tensions in Philippine politics, already strained...
Philippine security forces announced Wednesday, November 27, that Vice President Sara Duterte’s bodyguards had been replaced. The move comes amid heightened political tensions, following the Justice Department’s investigation into Duterte’s alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. While officials...
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the strength and resilience of the U.S.-Philippines alliance during a visit to the Philippine military's Western Command on Palawan island. In his statement, Austin underscored that the partnership between the two nations would...
Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
Beijing and Manila find themselves in renewed conflict over the South China Sea, with China rejecting recent Philippine maritime claims, saying the legislation "severely infringes on" China's territorial sovereignty. China’s Foreign Ministry issued a firm statement on November 10, asserting...
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