Philippines

Dec- 2024 -

4 December

China Coast Guard fires water cannon to a Philippine vessel

Philippines Says China Coast Guard Fired Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiped’ Govt Vessel

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship.

3 December

Sea

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15), the Philippine navy frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steam in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014.

Staff Writer With AFP

China Accuses Philippine Ships of ‘Illegally Gathering’ at Disputed Reef

China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

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.

18 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Philippines Sign Deal on Sharing Military Information

US and Philippine signed an agreement to share classified military information and technology to counter China's influence in Southeast Asia.

7 November

Asia Pacific

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Christine Casimiro

Philippines to Acquire $439M Fast Patrol Craft Funded by France

The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive 40 fast patrol craft valued at $439 million funded through French official development assistance.

Oct- 2024 -

3 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Hundreds of Defense Firms Flock to Philippines to Showcase Military Tech

The Philippines hosted hundreds of international defense contractors to explore their innovative offerings for the country’s ongoing military modernization program.

2 October

Air

Philippine and South Korean FA-50 fighter jets

Rojoef Manuel

KAI Secures Performance-Based Maintenance Deal for Philippine FA-50 Jets

The Philippine Air Force has awarded Korea Aerospace Industries a contract to sustain its FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Exercises

Defense forces of the Philippines, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, and Australia in the West Philippine Sea during their 4th multilateral maritime cooperative activity

Christine Casimiro

Chinese Navy Trailed Joint Allied Exercises in West Philippine Sea: AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) observed that Chinese naval vessels trailed the joint maritime exercises of the Philippines and its allies conducted on Saturday.

30 September

Asia Pacific