Philippine Army
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryAsia Pacific
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.
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16 FebruaryAsia Pacific
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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Jan- 2024 -25 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Philippines Pushes for Self-Reliance in Defense
The Philippines is pushing for a more self-reliant defense posture in the face of increasing security threats from China.
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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberCyber
Philippines to Make Cyber Defense ‘Common Fixture’ in Military Drills
The Philippine military said cyber defense will be included and treated as a “common fixture” in future military exercises.
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8 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil
The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberAsia Pacific
Philippines Mulls Overhauling Modernization Plan After Clashes With China
The Philippine military is considering overhauling its modernization program following a series of controversial maritime clashes with China.
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16 OctoberAsia Pacific
Philippines Considering Additional BrahMos Missile Acquisition
The Philippine Army is considering acquiring BrahMos cruise missile systems for coastline defense.
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Jul- 2023 -7 JulyAsia Pacific
Philippines to Buy US-Made HIMARS, Indian BrahMos Cruise Missiles
The Philippine military will procure US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Indian BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles later this year.
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilAsia Pacific
Philippines Deploys Israeli Howitzers on Counter-Terror Operations
The Philippine Army has deployed two Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer Systems to support counter-terrorism operations in the central Visaya region.
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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Considering Donating Decommissioned Choppers to Philippines
Japan is considering transferring its decommissioned military helicopters to the Philippines to boost its defense capabilities.
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