Philippines – Page 6 – The Defense Post

May- 2025 -

6 May

US Tests Microwave Weapons in Philippines for First Time Amid China Tensions

The US Army has tested its microwave weapons in the Philippines for the first time, marking a major show of force as tensions with China continue.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Arms

Philippine Navy guided missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) successfully fires Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles against drone targets

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Navy Fires Mistral 3 Missiles for First Time

In a first, a Philippine Navy (PN) guided missile frigate has successfully test-fired two Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles, hitting two drone targets.

28 April

Asia Pacific

The Philippine Coast Guard holding the country's flag over the disputed Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Denies ‘Irresponsible’ Chinese Report on Disputed Reef

The Philippines on Monday slammed an "irresponsible" Chinese state media report claiming a disputed reef in the South China Sea was under Beijing's control, saying the status quo was unchanged.

27 April

Air

A law enforcer observes on the vessel "China Coast Guard (CCG) 3502" in the South China Sea, May 12, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US Test Air Defenses as China Seizes Reef

Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defense drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila.

22 April

Asia Pacific

BRP Tarlac (LD-601) landing platform dock

Rojoef Manuel

First Philippine Tarlac Amphibious Transport Ship in Indonesia for Maintenance

The Philippine Navy’s lead Tarlac-class landing platform dock vessel has arrived in Indonesia for sustainment and repair works.

21 April

Americas

Philippine and US Marines simulate a beach landing from combat rubber raiding crafts onto a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Shared Adversity’ as Philippines, US Launch Joint Military Drills

The Philippine and US militaries kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario," as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.

18 April

Air

MILTON, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2021) The Navy's first TH-73A Thrasher arrives at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton Aug. 6, 2021. The TH-73A will be assigned to Training Air Wing 5 on base and will replace the TH-57B/C Sea Ranger as the undergraduate rotary and tilt-rotor helicopter trainer for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Michelle Tucker)

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights Sale of Thrasher Helicopters to Philippines

The US State Department has approved a $120-million sale of AgustaWestland TH-73A Thrasher military training helicopters to the Philippines.

15 April

Asia Pacific

The Police Regional Office in Bicol on Thursday (Jan. 2, 2025) releases photos of the underwater drone found by local fisherfolk off the waters of San Pascual, Masbate on Dec. 30, 2024. The local police has turned over the drone to the Philippine Navy. | Connie Calipay | Photos courtesy of PRO 5 chief B/Gen. Andre Dizon

Staff Writer With AFP

Captured Underwater Drone Sent Messages to China: Philippine Military

Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare," the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China.

7 April

Americas