Philippines
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Jun- 2021 -22 JuneAmericas
Philippines Receives $3.8 Million in Weapons, Equipment From US
The Philippines has taken delivery of high-powered weapons and equipment worth $3.8 million from the US government.
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14 JuneAmericas
Philippines Extends Military Deal With US: Foreign Minister
The Philippines will extend a key military pact with the United States for another six months, its foreign minister said Monday, after months-long negotiations between the two countries.
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8 JuneAir
Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.
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May- 2021 -20 MayAsia Pacific
Philippines to Acquire Israeli Missile-Capable Patrol Boats for $209M
The Philippines is poised to acquire missile-capable fast patrol boats in a deal with an Israeli shipbuilding company.
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19 MayAir
US OKs Turkey Sale of Six Attack Helicopters to Philippines
The US has allowed Turkey to proceed with the sale of six T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopters to the Philippines, multiple Turkish officials said.
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4 MayAsia Pacific
Japan Provides Lifesaving Equipment to Philippine Military
Japan has begun providing the Philippine military with lifesaving equipment to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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Apr- 2021 -29 AprilAsia Pacific
Philippines’ Duterte Refuses to Stop South China Sea Patrols
Philippine President Duterte has said he will not withdraw navy and coast guard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea, insisting the country's sovereignty over the waters is not negotiable.
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22 AprilAsia Pacific
Pakistan Offers Help to Modernize Philippine Military
Pakistan's ambassador to the Philippines said his country is willing to help the Philippines modernize its armed forces.
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20 AprilAsia Pacific
Philippines’ Duterte Prepared to Deploy Navy Over South China Sea Claim
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he is willing to deploy military ships to the South China Sea to assert the country's claim over oil deposits in a contested part of the waterway.
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12 AprilAsia Pacific
Philippines, US to Hold Joint War Games as Tensions Grow in South China Sea
The Philippine armed forces will hold joint exercises with hundreds of US soldiers over the next two weeks, its military chief said Sunday, amid growing tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.
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