Philippines

U.S. Missile Lands Near China’s Doorstep—Luzon Strait Near Philippines Becomes Pacific Power Pivot

By sending its powerful ship-sinking missile system, NMESIS, to a small group of Philippine islands in Luzon Strait, the US has taken a risk....

Philippines Expands Defence Network with New Zealand in the Wake of Growing South China Sea Threats

The Philippines is building more friendships in the field of defense. The most recent one is with New Zealand. Last month, the two countries...

China Tightens Grip on Reef Territory After Detaining Filipinos in South China Sea

Recently, the China Coast Guard announced that it had dealt with a situation involving six people from the Philippines...

Philippines Set to Receive Powerful F-16 Jets: High-Tech Combat Strength or High Price Tag?

Lockheed Martin, one of the biggest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, has announced that it is...

Philippine Navy Could Receive U212 NFS Submarines Under Fincantieri-TKMS Cooperation Agreement

Two major shipbuilding companies — Fincantieri from Italy and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) from Germany — have come together...

Philippine Military Uncovers Underwater Drones Linked to Espionage Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions

In a concerning revelation, the Philippine military recently announced that five underwater drones, discovered between 2022 and 2024, could...

US Greenlights 5.58 Billion Military Sale of F-16 Jets to Philippines

Major Defense Upgrade for the Philippines The United States has approved a massive US$5.58 billion foreign military sale to the...

Philippines Military Prepares as China’s Taiwan Actions Escalate

The Philippines has issued a serious warning about its likely involvement in any conflict involving Taiwan. The country’s military...