Plans are being discussed for the Philippines to host more U.S. missile systems and defense equipment as part of ongoing military cooperation between Manila and Washington. Read more »
The United States deployed two warships to waters near Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, just days after a collision between Chinese navy and coast guard vessels while attempting to block a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »
The Philippines is finding itself at the heart of rising tensions between two military giants, as deeper defense cooperation with the United States through the EDCA and a new trade deal highlight the country’s strategic importance and vulnerability. Read more »
The Philippines took part in the Australian-led naval drills– along with 19 other nations–as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participated for the first time in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Read more »
The PH Senate approves the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines, which aims to bolster the defense and cooperation between the two nations. Read more »
The Department of National Defense (DND) has proposed a budget of PHP 344.426 billion for Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening national defense. Read more »
