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Feb- 2026 -

20 February

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miles Young (left), data systems administrator, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, Company A, 6th Communication Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses his network hacking plan with a Canadian Army service member during Cyber Harmony 24 at The Royal Montreal Regiment, Quebec, Canada, April 28, 2024. This exercise allowed Reserve Marines to integrate with their active duty counterparts and joint partners to help develop practices in defense against cyber attacks.

Canada, Philippines in Talks on Military Intelligence-Sharing Pact

Canada and the Philippines are discussing a military intelligence-sharing framework that would allow broader exchanges of classified information.

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.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Asia Pacific

The BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Navy Receives First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat From S. Korea

The Philippine Navy has accepted the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea as part of a 2022 contract.

26 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

Philippines Expands Black Hawk Fleet With Fifth Batch of S-70i Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters and eight M134-H "Gatling" heavy machine guns to arm the rotorcraft.

15 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal

The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Orders Two More Next-Gen Frigates From South Korea

South Korea will supply two additional next-generation frigates to the Philippine Navy under a contract valued at $587 million.

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.

3 December

Asia Pacific

Philippine Navy's second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07)

Rojoef Manuel

Second Philippine Navy Miguel Malvar Warship Enters Service

The Philippine Navy has formally inducted its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), at the Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales.

3 December

Asia Pacific