Philippine Navy

Nov- 2023 -

21 November

Sea

Fast-attack interdiction crafts (FAIC) PG-906 and PG-907 are seen docked in a port, both with two yellow ropes from the ground each tied over their hulls. Their names are painted in white on the side of their bodies. The blue sky acts as a background, with the port's blue-green water peeking on the lower back of the image.

Philippines Receives Two Fast-Attack Interdiction Craft From Israel

The Philippine Navy has received two Acero-class gunboats from Israel as part of a nine-vessel acquisition deal with the country.

21 November

Asia Pacific

Philippine Coast Guard prepares to receive the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) at the pier in Tacloban, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces

US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

Sep- 2023 -

15 September

Americas

BRP Valentin Diaz and BRP Ladislao Diwa are seen docked in the Philippine Navy Headquarters' pier. The two Cyclone-class patrol ships were previously known as the US Navy's USS Monsoon and USS Chinook before they were decommissioned and transferred to the Philippine Navy.

Juster Domingo

US Sends Last Two Cyclone-Class Patrol Ships to Philippines

The US Navy has transferred the last two of its Cyclone-class patrol ships to the Philippine Navy.

Aug- 2023 -

8 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Demands Philippines Remove Ship From Disputed Waters

China renewed calls for the Philippines to remove an aging ship from a reef which Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands.

Jun- 2023 -

30 June

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippine Planning First-Ever Submarine Procurement: President

The Philippine government is planning to acquire its first submarine, the country's president revealed.

Apr- 2023 -

28 April

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese, Philippine Vessels in ‘David and Goliath’ Near-Crash

A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision.

17 April

Sea

Joe Saballa

Philippines Gets Additional Fast-Attack Interdiction Ships From Israel

The Philippine Navy has taken delivery of two more fast attack interdiction-missile vessels from Israel Shipyards.

Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

After Egypt, US Sends Remaining Cyclone Patrol Ships to Philippines

The US Navy is transferring its remaining Cyclone-class patrol ships to the Philippines, providing a needed boost to the nation’s surveillance capabilities.

21 March

Asia Pacific