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AFP boosts intel ops, cyber defense in the wake of espionage threats

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Monday the activation of its Intelligence Command and the reorganization of its Cyber Command to...

Navy reports French deployment of assets in Indo-Pacific region

The Philippine Navy is looking forward to working together with its French counterparts with the recent deployment of French assets in the Indo-Pacific region. Navy...

AFP boosts cybersecurity amid reports of persistent hacking linked to China

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country's cybersecurity following reports of persistent cyberattacks allegedly linked to China. AFP...

DND, AFP set 2025 goals reaffirming commitment to protecting sovereignty

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty while outlining...

Japan government approves record budget for ageing population, defense

Tokyo, Japan—Japan's government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and...

Philippine Army modernization ‘on track’—Galido

The Philippine Army is making significant progress in its modernization program, which aims to strengthen territorial and land-based defense capabilities under the Comprehensive Archipelagic...

Typhon purchase not China’s business—Gibo

Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro on Tuesday rejected Beijing’s opposition to Manila’s plan to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling China’s communist leaders to...

Philippine military to acquire US Typhon missile system

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with...

China to implement countermeasures in SCS vs. Philippines for ‘stirring trouble’

China accused the Philippines of provoking trouble in the South China Sea (SCS), allegedly under the influence of the United States. Responding to this, China...

PMA cadets join cultural exchange activity in Australia

Five cadets from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), led by LTC Ryan Edmar E. Samonte PA, the Tactics Group Senior Tactical Officer, visited the...

Grenade launcher confiscated from clash in Davao Oriental 

Troops from the 67th Infantry (Agila) Battalion, under the 701st Infantry (Kagitingan) Brigade, acted on information provided by vigilant residents regarding possible armed activity...

South Korean ex-defense minister tried to kill himself—prisons official

Seoul, South Korea — South Korea's former defense minister tried to kill himself shortly before he was formally arrested over his role in this...

Zamboanga Peninsula declared ‘insurgency-free’

The 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division of the Philippine Army, together with the Philippine National Police and the local government, declared the Zamboanga Peninsula as...

Philippine Army produces international military affairs roadmap 

The Philippine Army (PA) outlined its comprehensive six-year International Military Affairs Plan, which aims to strengthen defense partnerships and enhance the organization’s capabilities to...
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