Philippine Army – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

12 March

Dismounted infantry elements and Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles defend the coastal position during the Littoral Defense Live Fire Exercise in Burgos, Pangasinan on March 9, 2026.

Philippine Army Repels Simulated Attack in Littoral Live-Fire Drill

The Philippine Army has announced that its armor and artillery units repelled a simulated enemy attack during a littoral live-fire exercise.

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Army Plans Artillery Command With Air Defense Systems

The Philippine Army plans to reorganize its artillery regiment to incorporate air defense capabilities, according to Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete.

Dec- 2025 -

12 December

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Philippine Army Ushers in Robot Era With ‘COBRA’ and ‘SAFEGUARD’

Locally developed systems are at the center of the Philippine Army’s next move toward a more self-reliant military force.

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.

Jul- 2025 -

18 July

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Feb- 2025 -

26 February

Asia Pacific

U.S. and Philippine service members with the Cyber Defense Exercise attend their final classroom lecture during exercise Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 14, 2023. Balikatan 2023, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military, featured an inaugural joint, bilateral cyber defense exercise. Five teams of cyber defense experts defended a simulated military network, critical civilian infrastructure and other digital nodes from simulated malign actors such as criminal gangs, hacker collectives and a fictitious nation-state. Balikatan provides a venue to modernize the U.S. Philippine Defense Alliance, and improve collective capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Army Detects Cyberattack on Network Infrastructure

The Philippine Army has verified a breach in its network infrastructure caused by an unnamed cybercrime group.

14 February

Asia Pacific

General Romeo S Brawner Jr., AFP Chief of Staff discusses the AFP’s effort to addressing national security during the MAP General Membership Meeting on February 12.

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Military Eyes Acquiring Two Submarines

As part of its modernization efforts, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intends to acquire at least two diesel-electric submarines.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Asia Pacific

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

30 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets

The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.

6 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Seeks Proposals for $202M New Military Equipment Contract

The Philippines’ Department of National Defense is seeking potential vendors for its planned purchase of ballistic helmets and body armor.

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