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Sep- 2025 -

4 September

Philippines, Ukraine Explore Joint Drone Production Deal

The Ukrainian government is seeking to co-produce uncrewed platforms with the Philippines under a prospective defense deal.

3 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Military Trains With AI-Powered Drone Tech to Find Explosive Hazards

Artificial intelligence is helping the Philippine military spot explosive hazards faster, keeping deminers out of harm’s way.

1 September

Asia Pacific

The Philippine military's Mahatao Forward Operating Base on Batanes

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines Launches New Military Base Near Taiwan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has inaugurated a new installation in the Luzon Strait, a 200-mile-wide body of water separating Taiwan and the Philippines.

Aug- 2025 -

20 August

Americas

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Philippines Approve More Than 500 Joint Military Activities for 2026

The US and the Philippines have greenlit over 500 joint military activities for 2026, enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

19 August

Air

LtGen Cordura and MGen Ramil G Oloroso PAF, Commander, Air Mobility Command, lead the ceremonial pouring of champagne at the five newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on August 13, 2025 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Christine Casimiro

Five Black Hawk Helicopters From Lockheed Martin Join Philippine Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, following the fleet’s arrival last month.

13 August

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Lockheed Boosts Partnership With Philippines on F-16 Block 70 Program

Lockheed is expanding its collaboration with the Philippines as part of its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the country’s Multi-Role Fighter program.

11 August

Asia Pacific

A Philippines' coast guard ship sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippines and US coast guards near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat in South China Sea

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea, Manila said.

9 August

Asia Pacific

China's aircraft carrier the Liaoning sails with other ships

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says 3 Chinese Ships Spotted Near Islets Close to Taiwan

Three Chinese coast guard vessels were being monitored in the waters off remote islands in the northern Philippines near Taiwan.

4 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

1 August

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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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