France keen to be submarine supplier to Philippines
According to the French Ambassador to Manila, Marie Fontanel, her country is “very interested” in being part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ modernization efforts.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
South Korea to sharpen message to North Korea: envoy
Ambassador Cho said that Seoul will "continue efforts to establish strategic environments (so that) North Korea can return to the dialogue for denuclearization through a holistic…
More Chinese warships, maritime militia in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Navy has spotted about 15 to 25 warships near Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, some 37 kilometers southeast of Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal where a grounded World War…
Security beefed up along Myanmar border
Villagers living in the areas in Cox's Bazar along Myanmar border are passing their days in panic due to the explosions of heavy mortars and gunshots across the border.
US vows actions after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks
Sunday's attack by Iran-backed militants was the first deadly strike against US troops since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October and marks a major escalation in tensions that…
Over 200 Chinese ships spotted in West Philippine Sea by Navy
Navy spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said that based on their latest monitoring, around 200 vessels were operated by Chinese maritime militia,…
President Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment
Despite its modernization efforts, the Philippine military remains one of the weakest in the region, facing external and internal security challenges, from the maritime conflict…
China, US militaries discuss and coordinate future meetings
"To prevent maritime and aerial incidents, the US must cease the misuse of international law and all dangerous provocative actions," a ministry spokesperson said.
Philippine defense chief scores harassment of Pinoy fishers
He noted that while the Philippines does not want a fight with China, the latter must abide by international laws if it wants to be respected as a superpower.
Financing limbo threatens S. Korea’s W30tr Polish arms deal
While the Polish government reportedly requested over 20 trillion won in capital support for the secondary deal worth 30 trillion won, Eximbank could not extend the credit as it…