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Defense chief reaffirms commitment to acquire fighter jets after China’s flare use

Manila’s Defense department reaffirmed the government’s commitment to acquire multi-role fighter jets following China’s recent air harassment in the West Philippine Sea.Department of National...

US soldier pleads guilty to selling defense information to China

A US Army intelligence analyst pleaded guilty on Tuesday to providing sensitive defense information to China, including documents about US weapons systems and military...

AFP eyes directing more resources at WPS issue, urges remaining rebels to surrender

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) encouraged the remaining communist fighters in the country on Tuesday to surrender so that the government can...

New commander of BRP Pargas named

The Philippine Navy has installed Lieutenant Commander Kristoffer Belmonte as new Commanding Officer of BRP Rafael Pargas (PC379). The Change of Command Ceremony took place at...

Information exchange during military exercises has been beneficial to local troops – Army 

Around a thousand Filipino troops had already benefited in different exercises with foreign allies, an Army official said on Monday. Philippine Army Spokesperson Colonel Louie...

China issues radio challenge to PAF plane on routine patrol

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday maintained it will continue conducting maritime patrols despite the recent involving two Chinese military aircrafts...

Philippine Navy conducts test firing of gun systems installed in BRP Yurong

The Philippine Navy on Saturday reported that its BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG906) recently completed a key event in maintaining the vessel’s operational readiness and...

German defense minister visits Philippine Navy HQ 

The Philippine Navy welcomed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and his delegation during a courtesy call to the Philippine Navy Flag Officer In Command,...

PH inking defense agreements with Germany, Canada

The Philippines continues to expand its military alliances with friendly states amid the flaring of tensions over disputed areas of the West Philippine Sea...

Philippines, Canada set to complete negotiations on Visiting Forces Agreement

The Canadian government remains confident to finish negotiations for a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the Philippines in the “coming months,” according to Canadian...

Philippines, Germany to strengthen defense cooperation

Manila and Berlin on Sunday committed to conclude a broader arrangement on Defense cooperation which will expand scope of mutually beneficial ties between two...

Rebels lay down arms in Sultan Kudarat

Seventeen armed individuals including a commander voluntarily surrendered to government troops in Barangay Lagandang, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. According to Lieutenant Col. Tristan Rey Vallescas, leader...

Spanish Defense Attaché visits Philippine Navy headquarters

The incoming Defense Attaché of Spain to the Philippines, Colonel Santiago Martin Sanz, visited the Navy Headquarters for a courtesy call to the Chief...

“Train our troops, set aside personal interests in serving Filipinos” – Army Chief

Members of Philippine Army's 7th Infantry Division (7ID) on Thursday were encouraged to set aside personal interest in service for the Filipino. Army Chief Lieutenant...
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