Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, US conduct joint exercise in …
WEB56 minutes ago · The Philippines is conducting Saturday joint maritime drills within its territorial waters with the defense forces of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Romeo Brawner Jr. announced. advertisement. In a statement on Saturday morning, Brawner said the defense forces of the Philippines ...
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's …
WEB2 days ago · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China’s expressions of alarm, two Philippine officials said Wednesday. The U.S. Army transported the Typhon …
NEWS - Armed Forces of the Philippines
WEBSep 17, 2024 · AFP honors civilian personnel in 124th Civil Service Anniversary. News Blog 17 September 2024. CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marked the 124th Civil Service Anniversary with a ceremony held on September 17 here.
U.S. Commits $500M to Modernize Philippine Military, Coast ... - USNI News
WEBJul 31, 2024 · U.S. and Philippine officials announced new programs to enhance their defense and security cooperation this week, which includes $500 million of foreign military financing from Washington to help the Philippine military and coast guard improve their territorial defense missions.
The Philippines’ $35 Billion Military Modernization Plan, Explained
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently approved a “wish list” of big-ticket military procurements with an estimated value of around $35 billion (2 trillion Philippine pesos), which...
Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashes
WEBOct 23, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military is realigning its modernization program to strengthen territorial and coastal defense amid escalating tension with China.
Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat ...
WEBMay 24, 2024 · The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests.
China Pushes to Dominate the South China Sea and Force the Philippines …
WEBSep 15, 2024 · As China pushes to dominate the South China Sea, it is increasingly willing to use force to drive out the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United States. In recent months, China’s tactics have ...
Philippines receives two delayed T129 combat helicopters - Defense News
WEBMay 24, 2024 · MERSIN, Turkey — The Philippines took delivery of the last two of six T129 combat helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries, the company announced this week, about a year behind the ...
France and Philippines eye a security pact to allow joint military ...
WEBDec 2, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — France and the Philippines are considering a defense pact that would allow them to send military forces to each other’s territory for joint exercises, the Philippine defense chief said Saturday after …
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