Yesterday, Manila received a major boost to its air defense capabilities with the delivery of Israeli surface-to-air missile systems. The Philippine Air Force received two SPYDER Philippine Air Defense System… Continue reading "Philippine Air Force Receives Israeli Air Defense Systems"
Last month, the U.S. 3rd Marine Division participated in the multinational Exercise Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat 6, Tagalog for Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea, alongside allies in… Continue reading "U.S. Marines Strengthen Interoperability with Philippine Counterparts at KAMANDAG 6"
Mitsubishi Electric announced the completion of the first air defense radar destined for the Philippines on Tuesday. Pre-export inspections for the radars were done, and going forward personnel from the… Continue reading "First Japanese Air Defense Radar For the Philippines Completed"
The Philippine Army has deployed its brand new Israeli ATMOS self-propelled guns for the first time. Two batteries from the Army Artillery Regiment were sent off in a ceremony at… Continue reading "Philippine Army Deploys Brand New Self-Propelled Guns For The First Time To Mindanao"
The Philippine Navy’s Maritime Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance Squadron 71 began its first-ever deployment after a year of training last month on August 9. Founded in 2020 and based at Naval… Continue reading "Philippine Navy Drone Squadron Deploys For The First Time"
The Philippines and the United States conducted a coast guard exercise off Bataan from 2 to 3 September. Four Philippine Coast Guard vessels joined United States Coast Guard Cutter Midgett… Continue reading "U.S. & Philippine Coast Guards Exercise off Bataan"
BRP Nestor Acero (PG901) and BRP Lolinato To-ong (PG902) were christened on 6 September. The two brand new Israeli patrol boats are the first of nine that the Philippines has… Continue reading "Philippine Navy Christens Two Brand New Israeli Patrol Boats"
The Philippine Coast Guard Fleet celebrated its 15th Founding Anniversary on Monday. This ceremony coincided with the handover of equipment by the United States to the PCG. PCG officials highlighted… Continue reading "Philippine Coast Guard Fleet Celebrates 15th Founding Anniversary Amid Modernization and Expansion Efforts"
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson announced the upcoming arrival of U.S. Coast Guard cutter Midgett to the Philippines in the coming week. The Ambassador gave these remarks… Continue reading "U.S. Transfers Equipment to Philippine Coast Guard, As USCG Cutter Midgett Set to Visit"
U.S. and Philippine Navies committed to stronger ties, and joint patrols in a meeting between the two last Thursday. U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Samuel Paparo and Philippine Navy Flag Officer… Continue reading "Philippine-U.S. Navies to Enhance Relationship and Conduct Joint Patrols"