Philippines

Philippine, Indian Navies Begin First Joint South China Sea Patrols

Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time.

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Philippines Unveils New ‘Kamikaze Drone’ Disguised as Civilian Boat

Filipino engineers from Mindanao State University are developing a prototype of an unconventional naval platform: a “kamikaze drone” designed to look like a civilian boat.

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Pentagon to Establish Refueling Hub in Philippines

The US Department of Defense is seeking to bolster refueling solutions in the Philippines in support of American military capabilities.

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Australia Increases Military Training Activities With Philippines

Australia has announced a boost in defense cooperation with the Philippines, unveiling over 20 joint exercise activities during this year's training program.

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Philippines, Ukraine Obtain Military Trucks From S. Korea

The Philippines is investing in South Korean military trucks for its army following the Ukrainian Armed Forces' adoption of the vehicles.

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US to Build Philippine Boat Repair Facilities Near Contested South China Sea

The US Navy plans to build two repair facilities for smaller vessels operating in the western Philippines, the US embassy said.

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Japan to Transfer Six Used Navy Destroyers to Philippines

Japan has revealed plans for transferring six decommissioned Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines.

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Pentagon Chief Warns China ‘Preparing’ to Use Military Force in Asia

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region.

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French Company to Supply Philippine Coast Guard With 40 Patrol Craft

The Philippines has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA to deliver 40 fast patrol boats to its coast guard.

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Philippines Says China Coast Guard Fired Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiped’ Govt Vessel

The Philippines fisheries bureau accused the China Coast Guard of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel while it collected sand for a research project.

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