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Oct- 2025 -

2 October

US to Upgrade Philippine Naval Base Near South China Sea

The US Department of Defense has contracted a US firm to upgrade the Philippine Navy’s main base near the South China Sea.

Sep- 2025 -

25 September

Asia Pacific

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Christine Casimiro

US Eyes Opening Military Storage Hub in the Philippines’ Subic Bay by 2026

The US Navy is planning to establish a military storage facility near its former base in the Philippines’ Subic Bay, which faces disputed areas in the South China Sea.

4 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines, Ukraine Explore Joint Drone Production Deal

The Ukrainian government is seeking to co-produce uncrewed platforms with the Philippines under a prospective defense deal.

3 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Military Trains With AI-Powered Drone Tech to Find Explosive Hazards

Artificial intelligence is helping the Philippine military spot explosive hazards faster, keeping deminers out of harm’s way.

1 September

Asia Pacific

The Philippine military's Mahatao Forward Operating Base on Batanes

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines Launches New Military Base Near Taiwan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has inaugurated a new installation in the Luzon Strait, a 200-mile-wide body of water separating Taiwan and the Philippines.

Aug- 2025 -

20 August

Americas

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Philippines Approve More Than 500 Joint Military Activities for 2026

The US and the Philippines have greenlit over 500 joint military activities for 2026, enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

19 August

Asia Pacific

LtGen Cordura and MGen Ramil G Oloroso PAF, Commander, Air Mobility Command, lead the ceremonial pouring of champagne at the five newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on August 13, 2025 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Christine Casimiro

Five Black Hawk Helicopters From Lockheed Martin Join Philippine Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, following the fleet’s arrival last month.

13 August

Air