BRP Alcaraz conducts test-fire of weapons in Atlantic Ocean
The BRP Ramon Alcaraz, the Philippines' second warship cruising to its new home port, conducted a "successful" test-fire of its main weapons system in the Atlantic Ocean, the Philippine Embassy in...
View ArticlePH eyes to purchase 2 light planes for territorial defense support
The Department of National Defense is looking to acquire two brand new light lift fixed wing aircraft worth about P800 million. The post PH eyes to purchase 2 light planes for territorial defense...
View ArticlePH set to sign P23.7-billion worth of aircraft deals
The Philippines will sign P23.7-billion worth of aircraft deals next week amid the military's efforts to attain a minimum credible defense. The post PH set to sign P23.7-billion worth of aircraft deals...
View ArticleDND wants ‘partial’ termination of chopper deal with US firm
THE Department of National Defense wants its P1.2 billion chopper deal with an American firm be “partially terminated.” Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said in a letter addressed to Robert Rice of...
View ArticleTwo transport ships donated by Australia depart for PH
THE two landing craft heavy (LCH) vessels donated by Australia are on their way to the Philippines. The post Two transport ships donated by Australia depart for PH appeared first on Inquirer Global...
View Article10 brand new choppers turned over to PAF
THE Philippine Air Force on Monday received 10 brand new helicopters as part of the billion-peso modernization program for a country trying to build a minimum credible defense amid China’s expansion in...
View ArticleAquino, South Korean president discuss OFWs, AFP modernization
President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday met with South Korean President Park Geun-hye and pitched, among other things, better benefits for overseas Filipino workers. The post Aquino, South Korean...
View ArticleA milestone: Filipina C130 pilot in command in trans-Pacific flight
The newly turned over C-130 cargo plane to the Philippine Air Force was flown to the country from the United States with a female pilot-in-command, a first time in the history of the Philippine...
View ArticlePH buys 2 new frigates from South Korea in P15B deal
The Philippines has signed a contract with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the building of two new warships in a P15.7-billion deal, the single most expensive project...
View ArticleLOOK: Korean shipyard launches PH Navy’s second missile-capable frigate
Today in Ulsan, South Korea: Ship launch for PH Navy’s second missile-capable frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard. Defense Sec. Lorenzana, top defense and Navy...
View ArticleVFA call off to affect PH security, military modernization – Robredo spox
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ cancellation of its Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States will affect the country’s security and military modernization, Vice President Leni...
View ArticleAFP to acquire helicopters, trucks
The Philippine's defense chief says the government has signed separate contracts worth 163 billion pesos (about $39 million) with Italian and South Korean companies to supply helicopters and trucks as...
View ArticleAquino bares AFP buildup vs ‘bullies in our backyard’
President Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend the country’s maritime territory against “bullies,” amid an ever-worsening dispute with China. The post Aquino bares...
View ArticlePH, Czech Republic sign pact for future defense projects
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines and Czech Republic have signed a key pact that will establish a framework for future partnerships in the defense sector. A memorandum of understanding was signed on...
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