Philippine Navy

Feb- 2025 -

26 February

PH Navy Reports Drop in China’s Coercive Military Actions During Joint Drills

China’s coercive military actions in the West Philippine Sea have consistently decreased as Manila conducts joint maritime drills with allied nations.

26 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Army Detects Cyberattack on Network Infrastructure

The Philippine Army has verified a breach in its network infrastructure caused by an unnamed cybercrime group.

24 February

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines to Purchase 10 More Acero Patrol Gunboats for Navy

The Philippines is planning to acquire 10 additional Acero-class patrol gunboats for the naval force as part of the government’s broader defense modernization initiative.

Jan- 2025 -

28 January

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines Upgrades Warships With ASW Capabilities to Patrol Contested Waters

The Philippine Navy has upgraded a trio of patrol vessels with a submarine detection capability as part of a strategy to deploy groups of warships for maritime defense and deterrence.

23 January

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

US, Philippines Conduct Maritime Drills in South China Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy have conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea.

2 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Recovers Suspected Chinese Submarine Drone

A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, warning of "potential national security implications."

Nov- 2024 -

26 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

US to Equip Philippines With More Mantas T-12 Naval Surveillance Drones

The US government will provide the Philippines with additional Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Asia Pacific