Philippines

Sep- 2026 -

21 September

Arms

Poland Targets Global Arms Market Growth With Philippine Defense Push

Poland is seeking expanded defense partnerships with the Philippines, offering weapons and vehicles to grow its industrial position globally.

19 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines Accepts Two More Bell 412EPX Helicopters From US

The US has turned over two additional 412EPX utility helicopters to the Philippine Air Force at Villamor Air Base, Pasay.

Aug- 2026 -

28 August

Sea

Marine Protector-class patrol boats BRP Pag-asa (PATS-2701) and BRP Patag (PATS-2702)

Rojoef Manuel

US Transfers Retired Patrol Boats to Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard has taken delivery of two decommissioned Marine Protector-class patrol boats from the US in Baltimore, Maryland.

25 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Philippines Eyeing Ramp Up of Drone Capabilities to Modernize Military Fleet

The Philippines has shared plans to ramp up drone capabilities through development and acquisition, a move seen as part of efforts to modernize its military forces.

7 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Angel Vasquez, a rifleman assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, prepares to fly a drone during a simulated airfield seizure operation as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Calayan, Cagayan, Philippines, April 29, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. Vasquez is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine, Philippines to Boost Defense Ties With Drone Pact

Ukraine and the Philippines have agreed to draft a formal defense framework focused on joint drone production and sharing lessons from wartime experience.

Jul- 2026 -

31 July

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippine Military to Recruit Cybersecurity, AI Specialists

The Philippine military will recruit specialists in cybersecurity and AI as part of a broader effort to adapt to evolving security threats.

31 July

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Lithuania, Philippines Explore Ukraine-Tested Maritime Security Technologies

Lithuania is evaluating sharing maritime technologies shaped by lessons from the war in Ukraine with the Philippines.

28 July

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines to Acquire 500+ Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Ground Troops

The Philippines is planning to procure more than 500 infantry fighting vehicles for its armed forces.

24 July

Asia Pacific

Screenshot from video showing a China Coast Guard vessel firing a water cannon at a Philippine Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission near Bajo de Masinloc on July 24, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says Ship Hit by Chinese Water Cannon at Disputed Reef

The Philippines accused the China Coast Guard on Friday of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near a disputed South China Sea reef.

21 July

Asia Pacific