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Philippines, Canada visiting forces pact in the offing

Manila, Philippines—Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a pact to allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil, the...

AFP eyes more maritime drills with US; won’t speculate on China activities

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is bent on engaging in maritime cooperative activities (MCAs) with the United States, with future exercises set...

DND welcomes Senate ratification of Philippines’ RAA with Japan

The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed on Tuesday the approval of Senate Resolution No. 1248 on the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the...

Japan provides P611m OSA grant to shore up PH’s defense capabilities

Allies from the 'First World' continue to offer Manila material and moral support amid Beijing’s expansionist ambitions, leading to increasing tensions in the West...

Japan grants Philippines funding to boost naval capabilities

Manila, Philippines—Japan on Thursday granted the Philippines 1.6 billion yen ($10.6 million) aimed at beefing up its naval capabilities, a day after Manila said the...

US aims to strengthen defense cooperation with ASEAN members

The United States is aiming to expand its defense cooperation with ASEAN members, focusing on enhancing regional security through advanced domain awareness, cybersecurity, and...

Philippines, Lao PDR signs into stronger defense ties at ADMM

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Chansamone Chanyalath led the ceremonial signing of a...

‘Task Force Ayungin’ strengthens coordination in WPS—US Embassy

The ‘Task Force Ayungin’ assembled in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) enhances defense alliance and interoperability between the US military and Armed Forces of...

Austin visits EDCA site, WesCom HQ in Palawan

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III visited Tuesday one of the nine Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites, as well as the Philippines Western Command (WESCOM) headquarters...

Philippine, Malaysian defense leaders discuss defense cooperation 

Defense officials from the Philippines and Malaysia met at Camp Aguinaldo to discuss defense ties between both nations.The meeting followed the successful conclusion of...

‘US-PH defense ties to prosper under Trump’

The Philippines remains a vital geostrategic location for global trade, indicating that even under President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, US-Philippine defense cooperation will...

Israel envoy pledges constant support for the Philippines’ defense modernization

Israel continues to play a vital role in the modernization of the Philippine military by providing cutting-edge defense technologies, Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines...

Philippines, Vietnam agree to deepen defense cooperation

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines and Vietnam will deepen military cooperation with an agreement to be signed this year, their defence ministers announced Friday, as both countries...

Philippines, Vietnam to sign defense pact on Friday 

The Philippines and Vietnam will sign a defense cooperation agreement, as both nations are looking to advance their military ties amid China’s increasing hostility...
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