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Manila's third phase of its military modernization plan is called “Horizons” as the country has earmarked $35 billion to build up its military prowess to respond to China’s flexing of military might in the region. But DND Secretary Gibo Teodoro says threats are accelerating at an unprecedented pace.
With the backdrop of heightened tensions with China in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) and reports of skirmishes in the disputed waterway, Philippine Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro is asking Congress to tweak the country's military modernization program to keep ...
Security Analysts say the military pact will bolster Manila's defense industry.
On June 7, Tokyo's House of Councilors ratified the Japan and Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) , a military pact seen to bolster Manila's defense capacity amid tensions with Beijing over the West Philippine Sea.The pact is seen to complement ...
The F-35s’ visit is timed right when tensions in the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea between China and the Philippines are at an all-time high.
The United States' newest and most advanced fighters recently visited the Philippines to participate in a live-fire exercise with the Philippine Marines.From June 3-21, joint US and Philippine forces held the Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA), an annual event ...
Defense Services Asia 2024 served as a reminder for the Philippines, which is surrounded by global defense powerhouses, to ensure its own defense capabilities and become more self-reliant in the face of heightening security threats in the region and beyond.
Kuala Lumpur: Defense and security personnel gathered here at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) earlier this month for the region's largest defense and weaponry show. Defense Services Asia 2024 is a biennial event that brings together government officials, ...
It all started with a dare to pass the PMA entrance exams. "Padyaryo ka lang," newly appointed AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla remembers her brother teasing. Passing the exams would mean that her name will be published in the newspapers.
Securing an interview with the newly appointed spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, proved to be quite a challenge due to her incredibly demanding schedule.As the mouthpiece of the AFP, which stands as the ...
Welcome ‘Ghostriders.’
Not one but two massive gunships from the United States Air Force are in the country for this year's Balikatan military exercises between the U.S. and the Philippines. The pair of Lockheed AC-130J gunships were spotted landing in Cubi ...
From the BRP Jose Rizal to the U.S. Navy's USS Makin Island and more.
As troops from the United States, Philippines, and Australia join the 2023 Balikatan military exercises, the Naval Forces West (NFW) announces the equipment and ships available for use in the participating areas. The said vessels left Subic Bay in Zambales last Wednesday. ...
Nearly 18,000 troops will participate in the exercises designed to defend the waters of the Philippines. 
The Balikatan is getting larger and larger every year. In 2022, the U.S. and the Philippines broke their own records when they held what was then the largest Balikatan in history, with over 9,000 troops participating in the annual military ...
The Philippines did something that really pleased Canberra. 
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Australia's Chief of Defense Force General Angus Campbell spoke with Philippine military chief General Andres Centino as a courtesy and inform the Philippines of this new development in the region. Of course, Australia ...
The Philippine Navy can now start building its own warships.
Months after delivering missile-capable attack crafts to the Philippine Navy, Israel Shipyards has now turned over their Cavite shipyard, where the missile boats were built, to the Philippine Navy. Israel Shipyards Ltd. transferred the documents and keys of a newly-refurbished ...
The ship-killer missiles are very difficult to shoot down.
The first batch of Filipino Marines completed their initial training on using the BrahMos Missile co-developed by India and Russia. It is the world's fastest cruise missile. According to the EurAsian Times, they were decorated with interim pins by the ...
Everybody shouting "Chinese spy balloon!" while ignoring years of spy satellites—it says a lot.
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Guy Ritchie directing a military thriller? As long as Jake Gyllenhaal stars in it, count us in.
At this point, all of us know Guy Ritchie for his distinctive style. He's a crime-comedy-action savant who takes on an interesting darker, snappier voice for his storytelling. That's why the trailer for his newest film The Covenant ...
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