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16 February

Japan Considering Donating Decommissioned Choppers to Philippines

Japan is considering transferring its decommissioned military helicopters to the Philippines to boost its defense capabilities.

14 February

Asia Pacific

A Chinese coast guard vessel shines a "military grade laser light" at a Philippine coast guard boat in the disputed South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive’ Laser Use Against Ship

The Philippines condemned the actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.

9 February

Asia Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos during a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines’ Marcos Strikes Defense, Infrastructure Deals in Tokyo

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defense and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo.

3 February

Americas

Philippine and US Marines during a surface-to-air missile simulation as part of exercise Kamandag joint exercises

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Philippines to Restart Joint Patrols in South China Sea

The US and the Philippines have agreed to restart joint patrols in the South China Sea as the allies seek to counter China's military rise.

1 February

Americas

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Joe Saballa

US Poised to Open Four Military Sites in Philippines: Report

The US is poised to reach an agreement with the Philippines to open as many as four military sites to counter increasing threats from China.

Jan- 2023 -

26 January

Arms

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6), fires a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)

Rojoef Manuel

USS America Demonstrates RIM-116 Missile in Philippine Sea

The US Navy’s lead America-class amphibious assault ship LHA 6 has conducted a live firing demonstration in the Philippine Sea.

20 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’

The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.

19 January

Asia Pacific