Philippines
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Nov- 2025 -12 NovemberAsia Pacific
Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea
The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.
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11 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippine Military Must Be Ready to Hold Out Without Allies for 30 Days, Says Marcos
The Armed Forces of the Philippines must be ready to fight on their own for up to a month before any ally can intervene, according to military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., outlining a new strategy for potential conflicts.
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11 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery
The Philippine Marine Corps has unveiled its first BrahMos anti-ship missile battery, acquired under a 2022 contract.
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4 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Explores Submarine Deal With South Korea’s Hanwha
The Philippines could acquire its first submarines under a proposal discussed between President Marcos and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.
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2 NovemberAmericas
Philippines, Canada Sign Visiting Troops Deal
The Philippines signed a visiting forces agreement with Canada, aimed at countering Beijing's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberAsia Pacific
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.
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9 OctoberAsia Pacific
Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises
The Philippines is close to finalizing a defense deal with France that would allow their troops to train and hold joint military exercises in each other’s countries.
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8 OctoberAsia Pacific
Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts
The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
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2 OctoberAsia Pacific
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.
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Sep- 2025 -25 SeptemberAmericas
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.
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