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MILITARYSep 7Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cutsManila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 5How Asian shipyards in Japan, Korea and Philippines keep US warships battle readyAfter being stranded in the South China Sea following a power failure in July, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Benfold was towed to Subic Bay in the Philippines for emergency repairs. The facility is among the repair and maintenance hubs the US Navy has been developing in the region, strategically pushing for allies to perform major maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on US naval vessels given the decline of its shipbuilding base at home. The repair work on the Benfold in the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 1UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reachA proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more European and like-minded powers into its efforts to safeguard the free flow of trade through the South China Sea and neighbouring waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move analysts said could deepen the Philippines’ ties with Nato members and reduce its reliance on the US security...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27Philippines’ rising military pensions risk triggering budget ‘time bomb’The Philippines’ push for military modernisation is being squeezed by a ballooning pension bill for its troops as fears mount over its ability to finance newer ships, aircraft and other defence assets. The Department of National Defence has proposed spending 142.95 billion pesos (US$2.3 billion) on military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pensions in 2027, out of a total proposed defence budget of 324.6 billion pesos. The planned pension budget is 7 per cent higher than the 133.91 billion pesos...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defenceFacing a far larger Chinese military presence at sea, the Philippines is looking to drones not as a substitute for warships and aircraft but as a relatively low-cost way to make its forces harder to find, suppress and outmanoeuvre, analysts have said. The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has focused on expanding the military’s drone fleet as part of its external defence strategy. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr told lawmakers on Tuesday that Manila also needed to secure...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities , says defense chiefThe Philippine defense chief announced that the country is looking to expand its military drone capabilities. This indicates a focus on modernizing and enhancing national defense assets.bworldonline.com · Philippines
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 22Philippines - Japan defense agreement takes effectA new defense agreement between the Philippines and Japan has officially come into effect, strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. This development has implications for regional security and alliances.philstar.com · Philippines
MILITARYAug 18Philippines Confident in U . S . Defense Commitment Despite Middle East RedeploymentThe Philippines expresses confidence in the U.S. defense commitment, despite American military redeployment from the Middle East. This concerns regional security and alliance stability.econotimes.com · United States