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Philippines no longer military 'weakling' but buildup has far to go

Philippines To Test BrahMos System In Simulation Firing During Military Exercises

The Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile system, widely regarded as the most powerful weapon in the Philippines’ arsenal, is set to undergo simulation firing during the maritime stri...

U.S., Multinational Allies Launch Exercise Salaknib's Second Phase in the Philippines

The Army's 25th Infantry Division, in close partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and multinational allies, officially launched the Joint Pacific Multinational Readi...

Philippine, US military drills to facilitate closer relations with Japan

Manila’s Piecemeal Military Modernization

For over 30 years, the Philippines has tried – and struggled – to bolster its defense capabilities. What went wrong?

Philippine senator asks military to block his arrest

PH, Australia launch ‘Kasangga’ military drills in Camarines Sur

LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Army and Australian troops on Monday opened the “Kasangga” 2026-1 joint military exercise at Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, Camarines Sur. The Philippine...

Balikatan expands with naval, air defense drills

THE Philippines and its allies have launched a multinational maritime exercise in the South China Sea, widening joint operations under this year’s Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder)...

Philippines shifts defence strategy with Japan, eyes wider security focus

The recently concluded Balikatan joint drills have marked a shift in the Philippines’ defence strategy alongside Japan, with Tokyo offering the transfer of warships to its Southeas...

Multinational Forces Validate Defensive Readiness During Exercise Balikatan 2026

Over 500 service members from the U.S., Philippines, Australia and New Zealand successfully coordinated fires from land and air to defeat a simulated adversary attack during Balika...

Balikatan 2026: 17,000-Troop Drill Rehearses Territorial Defence Against Chinee Invasion Amid Taiwan Tensions

Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines has become the largest iteration of the annual war games so far, with more than 17,000 troops taking part from 20 April to 8 May.The exer...

Philippines plays increasingly central role in U.S. Pacific policy

Troops from Hawaii-based military units have been in the Philippines for a marathon series of training exercises since April as U.S. forces refine their Pacific strategy and test o...

From observer to contributor: Japan’s growing military role in Philippine drills

Several of the drills were conducted in northern Philippine areas facing Taiwan and the South China Sea, locations increasingly seen as central to deterrence planning.

Philippines, Japan committed to bolstering maritime security: Marcos

How the Philippines became Japan’s closest security partner in Southeast Asia

The Philippines has emerged as the clearest example of what observers say is Japan’s shift towards a more active defence role abroad, with both countries deepening their military c...

‘Littoral Deep Battle’

LAOAG, Philippines — Target drones resembling Chinese amphibious infantry fighting vehicles approached the La Paz Sand Dunes at a steady pace. In the next few hours, a combined for...

POTD: Counter-UAS on the M4 - U.S. Army Trains at Fort Magsaysay

During Exercise Salaknib  at Fort Magsaysay in the Philippines, Pfc. Victor Salazar of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, was photographed employin...

Philippine army kills at least 10 Maoist rebels during battles in Negros

Government forces in the central Philippines have killed at least 10 Maoist guerrillas in several gun battles, the military said on Monday, in a deadly flare-up of the decades-old...

PMA Talang Dangal 2026: The class of coders, warriors, and survivors

The Class of 2027, while trained under the old curriculum, was also exposed to future-focused warfare concepts and skills increasingly seen as essential in modern military operatio...

PMA Talang Dangal 2026: The class of coders, warriors, and survivors

The Class of 2027, while trained under the old curriculum, was also exposed to future-focused warfare concepts and skills increasingly seen as essential in modern military operatio...

U.S. Wants to Construct Philippine Coast Guard Maintenance Facility, Repair Fuel Depot in Palawan

Washington is seeking funding to construct a Coast Guard maintenance center and refurbish a joint airfield fuel depot that could bolster Philippine security infrastructure near the...

Japan, Philippines to fast-track transfer of navy destroyers

Japan’s defence minister pledged to deepen military cooperation with the Philippines during a visit Tuesday to Manila, aiming for the “early transfer” of Abukuma-class destroyers t...

Philippines plays increasingly central role in U.S. Pacific policy

Troops from Hawaii-based military units have been in the Philippines for a marathon series of training exercises since April as U.S. forces refine their Pacific strategy and test o...

Manila Briefings: Maritime Insecurity

 Today was our first day of briefings in Manila.  Our small team of two DND Public Affairs people, me, and a think tanker joined a group of Colonels/Navy Captains from the Canadian...