Philippines signs defence cooperation pact with Germany
Both countries agreed to expand cooperation to include cybersecurity, defence armament and logistics, and UN peacekeeping duties.
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Second batch of India-made BrahMos missiles sent to Philippines
With a range of 290 kilometers to 400 km, the BrahMos medium-range supersonic missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, planes, or land platforms. They have a velocity of…
Tests show underwater drones found in Philippines likely from China
One of the drones last made contact with someone in China, according to a check of its SIM card.
Resupply mission to Philippine troops in disputed shoal completed without Chinese harassment
The March 4 rotation and resupply mission to Filipino troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin was the second this year after the first mission on Jan. 24, which also…
Philippine defence secretary urges ASEAN to unite vs South China Sea ‘violations’
Speaking at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Penang, Malaysia, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr pointed out the need for the regional bloc “to remain cohesive and proactive…
Beijing told to stop comments on Philippine defence decisions
National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said that the Philippines has "not commented previously on [Beijing’s] ever-rising missile inventory which…
Philippines eyes sea drills with France, Italy, UK
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made the announcement as the Philippines, United States and Canada held the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative…
Armed Forces of the Philippines sees links among Chinese spy, recovered drones, falsified IDs
The Philippine Navy earlier announced that it recovered five drones last year, including the one found off San Pascual town in Masbate province on Dec. 30 with Chinese markings.
US to stay ‘laser-focused’ on Philippine-China maritime issues, officials say
The US officials, who asked not to be identified, added the South China Sea issue will also get more attention, as typified by “late night” meetings held at the White House…
Suspected Chinese drone retrieved from Philippine waters piques Navy
While the drone was unarmed, its recovery raised concerns due to its potential use in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations.