Philippine Army

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Land

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

30 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets

The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.

6 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Seeks Proposals for $202M New Military Equipment Contract

The Philippines’ Department of National Defense is seeking potential vendors for its planned purchase of ballistic helmets and body armor.

Jun- 2024 -

6 June

Land

U.S. and Philippines Army soldiers work in the Joint Operations Center during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, 31 May 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippines Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tommie Berry)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Philippine Army Launch Operations Center for Joint Pacific Exercise

The US and Philippine armies have inaugurated an operations center in Luzon to support a joint Pacific multinational readiness exercise.

Apr- 2024 -

24 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Eyes More Israeli Weapons as China Tensions Grow

The Philippines wants to purchase more defense systems from Israel to bolster its military readiness amid increasing tensions with China.

9 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Chinese Firms Recruiting Former, Active Philippine Military Personnel: Gov’t

A number of Chinese firms have reportedly been recruiting active and former members of the Philippine military for potential espionage.

Mar- 2024 -

11 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

US Military to Help Build Seaport on PH Island Facing Taiwan

The US military will reportedly help build a new port facility on a Philippine island near Taiwan.

8 March

Land

A Guarani 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier is seen parked in an area with red sand and some trees and bushes in the background. The vehicle is painted in green and reddish-brown camouflage. A soldier wearing a helmet is seen peeking out the hatch. The far background is a blue sky with thin white clouds scattered evenly.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives First Guarani APCs From Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems has sent the first batch of Guarani 6x6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the Philippine Army.

Feb- 2024 -

19 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Following West, Philippine Military Bans China-Linked TikTok Over Security Concerns

The Philippines now prohibits its military personnel from using the popular Chinese-owned mobile application TikTok due to cybersecurity risks.

16 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Residents of PH Island Facing Taiwan Urged to Join Military

The residents of an island province in the northernmost Philippines are being urged to join the military as the government plans to expand its defenses near Taiwan.

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