- January 13th, 2026
Korea Aerospace Industries’ reported statement that the Philippines has requested delivery of the KF-21 Boramae fighter between 2027 and 2029—following an anticipated contract signing in 2026—marks a decisive acceleration in Manila’s airpower modernisation. What was once a long-term aspiration has...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it deployed an aircraft on Tuesday, December 30, to challenge a Chinese deep-sea research vessel spotted operating close to the country’s northern coastline, raising fresh concerns over maritime security as tensions escalate around Taiwan....
The Philippines has taken a decisive step in recalibrating its air combat capabilities with Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) US$64 million (approximately PHP3.7 billion or RM300 million) contract to upgrade the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) FA-50PH fleet. Far from a routine...
The Philippines will assume the annually rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026, inheriting a crowded and combustible agenda at a moment of unusual strain for both the regional bloc and the wider international order....
The Philippines is accelerating efforts to secure five additional TC-90 maritime patrol aircraft from Japan as Manila races to strengthen its maritime domain awareness amid a sharp rise in tensions with China in the volatile South China Sea. The initiative...
China’s military said on Saturday (Nov 1) that it had closely monitored and tracked a joint maritime patrol organised by the Philippines and its partners in the disputed South China Sea, accusing Manila of heightening regional tensions and threatening peace....
From drones to frigates, missile systems and even fifth-generation fighter jets, a new supplier in Southeast Asia’s defence landscape has been making headlines: Türkiye. Announcements of Turkish arms contracts, deliveries, and deployments by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines over the past two years...
For the first time, the Philippines has staged a high-profile joint sail near the disputed Scarborough Shoal with two unlikely partners — Australia and Canada. The two-day maritime cooperation exercise, culminating on September 3, showcased not just military interoperability but...
Lockheed Martin has intensified its campaign to secure one of the most consequential fighter aircraft deals in Philippine military history — the sale of the F-16 Block 70 “Viper” — with a proposal that goes far beyond traditional arms sales....
The Philippines has decided to double down on its investment in South Korean FA-50 fighter jets, signing a new contract for 12 additional aircraft. This decision—finalized despite the grounding of the existing fleet earlier this year after a tragic crash—underscores...
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