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Jun- 2024 -

4 June

The BRP Sierra Madre is seen docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on November 10, 2023.

Philippines Says Chinese Boats Seized Supplies Airdropped to Filipino Outpost

The Philippine military said Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped to a Filipino outpost in the South China Sea.

May- 2024 -

28 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Philippines, Sweden Boost Ties With Aircraft Procurement Logistics Deal

The Philippines and Sweden have signed an agreement supporting Manila's procurement of defense equipment from Stockholm.

20 May

Air

21 personnel from the Philippine Air Force pose in attention between two T129 ATAK helicopters in what appears to be a large landing area for helicopters. The soldiers are all wearing dark green fatigues and blue side caps. The helicopters are painted dark green. The background is a vast blue sky with some clouds, and colors of the sunset beginning to show in the far left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

The Philippine Air Force has received two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey at the 15th Strike Wing headquarters in Sangley Point, Cavite.

17 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines to Buy Five Coast Guard Ships From Japan in $400M Deal

The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million.

8 May

Asia Pacific

US and Philippine Marines conduct a raid rehearsal during Balikatan 22

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Philippine Troops Sink China-Made Vessel in War Games

US and Philippine forces sank a decommissioned China-made Philippine Navy ship during South China Sea war games simulating an attack on an enemy vessel.

1 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Coast Guard Becoming ‘More Aggressive’: Philippines

China's coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks could threaten the lives of crew, a government spokesman in Manila warned.

Apr- 2024 -

26 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

US, Philippines Want to Share Military Intelligence Amid China Row

The US and the Philippines are pushing for a crucial military intelligence-sharing agreement amid an increasing row with China.

24 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Eyes More Israeli Weapons as China Tensions Grow

The Philippines wants to purchase more defense systems from Israel to bolster its military readiness amid increasing tensions with China.

23 April

Asia Pacific

Philippine soldiers seen bannering the country's flag after killing almost 40 militants loyal to Islamic State groups

Staff Writer With AFP

12 Militants Killed in Southern Philippines

Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army said in a statement.

22 April

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