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Dec- 2025 -

3 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan Plans First Export of Command-and-Control System to Philippines: Report

Japan is preparing to export a command-and-control system to the Philippines, Japanese government sources said.

Nov- 2025 -

20 November

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A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, launches on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, June 21, 2023. VMU-3 safely and successfully launched its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft to meet the Naval Air Systems Command Safety Certification process. The Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC) is the final, crucial milestone in VMU-3’s transition from the RQ-21A to the MQ-9A. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo).

Rojoef Manuel

US Stations MQ-9A Reaper Drone in Philippines to Aid in Maritime Patrols

The US Marine Corps has deployed an MQ-9A Reaper to the Philippines to help the country monitor rising Chinese activity in the West Philippine Sea.

12 November

Sea

Philippine Navy's future offshore patrol vessel design.

Rojoef Manuel

Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea

The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.

11 November

Asia Pacific

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Military Must Be Ready to Hold Out Without Allies for 30 Days, Says Marcos

The Armed Forces of the Philippines must be ready to fight on their own for up to a month before any ally can intervene, according to military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., outlining a new strategy for potential conflicts.

11 November

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery

The Philippine Marine Corps has unveiled its first BrahMos anti-ship missile battery, acquired under a 2022 contract.

4 November

Asia Pacific

President Ferdinand R. is on his way. Marcos Jr. in Vientiane, Lao PDR to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, where he will once again promote cooperation in priority areas such as food and energy security, trade and investment, supply chain resilience, MSMEs, climate action, and others.

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Explores Submarine Deal With South Korea’s Hanwha

The Philippines could acquire its first submarines under a proposal discussed between President Marcos and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.

2 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, Canada Sign Visiting Troops Deal

The Philippines signed a visiting forces agreement with Canada, aimed at countering Beijing's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

Oct- 2025 -

28 October

Asia Pacific

The newly activated 1st Ground-Launched Missile Battalion (P), renders a salute during the activation ceremony, demonstrating, descipline, respect to the national colors.

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Army Activates First Ground-Launched Missile Battalion

The Philippine Army has activated its inaugural land-based missile battalion to boost the country’s defense and long-range strike capability.

9 October

Exercises

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises

The Philippines is close to finalizing a defense deal with France that would allow their troops to train and hold joint military exercises in each other’s countries.

8 October

Asia Pacific

The Abukuma-class destroyer escort Oyodo (DE-231) enters Maizuru Base.

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts

The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

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