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Gibo: ‘Sustained US leadership crucial’ for smaller Southeast Asian states

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr on Friday highlighted the strategic significance of the United States’ participation in the Southeast Asia Defense Ministerial Meeting ahead...

PH Navy joins Japan Defense Expo, eyes tech upgrades

The Philippine Navy reaffirmed its commitment to regional security and defense modernization by participating in the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan 2025,...

Duterte’s lawyers insist ICC has no jurisdiction over former leader

The legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has formally contested the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the case involving alleged...

PH, Finland eye rules-based regional defense partnership

THE Philippines looks forward to stronger defense collaboration with Finland.   Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. raised this sentiment during a meeting with Finnish Ambassador...

Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at ‘deterrence’

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine and US air forces kicked off joint exercises Monday aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing "strategic deterrence," Manila's military said. The drills...

North Korea’s Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troops

Seoul, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle, state media said Saturday, as he inspected...

Philippines ‘inevitably’ involved if Taiwan invaded—Brawner

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines' military chief said Tuesday his country would "inevitably" be involved if neighboring Taiwan was invaded while warning China was working to infiltrate...

China holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan—China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practicing for...

AFP welcomes additional Typhon battery deployment

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday welcomed reports that the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) plans to deploy an additional...

Philippines, US kick off army drills ahead of Hegseth visit

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine and US militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops on Monday, Manila said, days before new US Secretary of...

US defense chief’s visit to enhance partnership with PH

Pete Hegseth will make his first trip to Asia as defense secretary next week, traveling to key US allies the Philippines and Japan, the...

Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to begin boosting defense

BRUSSELS—The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with...

Duterte assures he is ‘fine’ after medical check-up—PH Embassy

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has undergone a medical check-up while in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands...

Army forms new advisory council for external defense, modernization

The Philippine Army announced Friday the creation of a new advisory council to support its shift towards external security operations and its ongoing modernization...
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