India opens 50 defense training slots for PH
by Philippine News Agency | MARCH 30 , 2022 MANILA – The Indian government is opening 50 defense training slots for the Philippines in 2023 under its flagship development initiative, the Indian...
View ArticleAFP gets Sherpa aircraft from mining firm
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 01 , 2022 MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said it received a Short Sherpa military transport aircraft from a mining firm that can provide...
View ArticlePH Air Force to play major role in ‘Balikatan’ 2022
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 04 , 2022 MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it will be playing a larger role in the ongoing “Balikatan” exercises between Filipino and American military...
View ArticleDND looking for new proponents in offshore patrol vessel project
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 05 , 2022 MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) is now looking for new proponents for the Philippine Navy’s (PN) procurement of six offshore patrol vessels...
View ArticleMore maritime patrols in PH-Malaysia-Indonesia border eyed
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 05 , 2022 MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said plans are now afoot to increase maritime patrols in the tri-border...
View ArticleAir Force gets 2 new attack helicopters, C-295 plane
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 06 , 2022 MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) had its attack and tactical transport capabilities boosted with the formal acceptance of two brand-new Turkish made...
View ArticlePAF, US Navy aircraft to hold ‘simulated kill’ combat tactics
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 07 , 2022 MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH jet fighters will conduct “dissimilar air combat tactics” (DACT) with Hawker Hunter aircraft of the US Navy on...
View ArticlePMC activates battalion to operate BrahMos missile system
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 07 , 2022 MANILA – The country’s archipelagic coastal defense capabilities got a jump start with the recent activation of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC)’s Shore...
View Article‘Balikatan’ showcases PH’s new military assets: AFP
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 08 , 2022 MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, Gen. Andres Centino said this year’s “Balikatan” exercises served as an opportunity for Manila to...
View ArticlePH, Japan exchange views on regional security
by Philippine News Agency | APRIL 08 , 2022 MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday met with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi in Tokyo, ahead of the...
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