Philippines

Nov- 2024 -

18 November

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

Philippine fast attack interdiction craft PG-908 and and PG-909 aboard a cargo ship

Christine Casimiro

Two More Israeli-Made Fast Attack Interdiction Craft Join Philippine Navy

The Philippines has received two more fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) from contractor Israel Shipyards.

27 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Airbus Eyeing Support for Philippine Armed Forces Modernization

Airbus has offered defense equipment and aircraft to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program.

27 September

Commentary

US and Philippine Marines conduct a raid rehearsal during Balikatan 22

Jason Hug

Trump, Harris, and the Future of Alliance-Based Deterrence Against China

The US-Philippines alliance plays a crucial role in deterring Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, and the outcome of the upcoming American presidential election will significantly impact the future of this alliance.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Land