Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea
The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.
Ukraine Reveals FA v1 Jet-Powered Drone Concept With Twin-Fin Layout
FA v1 is a jet-powered canard-delta drone concept introduced by Ukraine for short-range airspace defense.
US to Upgrade Philippine Naval Base Near South China Sea
The US Department of Defense has contracted a US firm to upgrade the Philippine Navy’s main base near the South China Sea.
Philippine, Indian Navies Begin First Joint South China Sea Patrols
Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time.
Philippines Unveils New ‘Kamikaze Drone’ Disguised as Civilian Boat
Filipino engineers from Mindanao State University are developing a prototype of an unconventional naval platform: a “kamikaze drone” designed to look like a civilian boat.
Philippine Navy Fires Mistral 3 Missiles for First Time
In a first, a Philippine Navy (PN) guided missile frigate has successfully test-fired two Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles, hitting two drone targets.
First Philippine Tarlac Amphibious Transport Ship in Indonesia for Maintenance
The Philippine Navy’s lead Tarlac-class landing platform dock vessel has arrived in Indonesia for sustainment and repair works.
Fincantieri, TKMS Join Forces to Offer Submarine to Philippine Navy
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to offer submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy.
Hyundai Rolls Out Second Philippine Navy Malvar Corvette
Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the Philippine Navy’s second Miguel Malvar-class guided-missile corvette.
PH Navy Reports Drop in China’s Coercive Military Actions During Joint Drills
China’s coercive military actions in the West Philippine Sea have consistently decreased as Manila conducts joint maritime drills with allied nations.
Philippine Army Detects Cyberattack on Network Infrastructure
The Philippine Army has verified a breach in its network infrastructure caused by an unnamed cybercrime group.
Philippines to Purchase 10 More Acero Patrol Gunboats for Navy
The Philippines is planning to acquire 10 additional Acero-class patrol gunboats for the naval force as part of the government’s broader defense modernization initiative.
Philippines Upgrades Warships With ASW Capabilities to Patrol Contested Waters
The Philippine Navy has upgraded a trio of patrol vessels with a submarine detection capability as part of a strategy to deploy groups of warships for maritime defense and deterrence.
US, Philippines Conduct Maritime Drills in South China Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy have conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea.
Philippines Recovers Suspected Chinese Submarine Drone
A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, warning of "potential national security implications."
US to Equip Philippines With More Mantas T-12 Naval Surveillance Drones
The US government will provide the Philippines with additional Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea.
Two More Israeli-Made Fast Attack Interdiction Craft Join Philippine Navy
The Philippines has received two more fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) from contractor Israel Shipyards.
Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets
The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.
US Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military
The US raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official.
US Military Could Escort Philippine Ships in South China Sea: Admiral
The US military has expressed its willingness to escort Philippine resupply missions in the South China Sea.
Chinese, Philippine Ships Collide Anew Near Hotspot Reef in South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine vessels collided again on Monday during a confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Philippines Holds Joint Patrols With US, Canada, Australia
The Philippines launched two days of joint sea and air exercises with the US, Canada, and Australia, as Beijing presses its territorial claim over the South China Sea.
China, Philippines Agree to Presidential Hotline to Stop Maritime Clashes
China and the Philippines have agreed to establish a direct line of communication between their presidents to stop potential maritime clashes.
Philippines Turned Down US Help on China Row: Official
The Philippines has turned down offers from the US to assist in its military operations in the South China Sea amid growing tensions with Beijing.
