Category: military
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Navy preparing for conversion of 2 islands into military reservations
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– The Philippine Navy (PN) is preparing for the possible occupation of the Grande and Chiquita Islands once these are declared as military reservations. “The thrust right now of the PN is to prepare for eventual occupation or preparation of the land that will be awarded through a presidential proclamation declaring Grande Island…
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JMSDF JS Noshiro makes inaugural port call at Subic
ZAMBALES–Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3), under the command of Commander Hori Tetsunobu, Commanding Officer JS Noshiro, successfully conducted its inaugural port call at the Naval Operating Base Subic (NOBS) on Wednesday, March 26. According to a statement from the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, the visit serves as a testament…
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Philippine Army at U.S. Army sanib pwersa sa “SABAK” 2025 para palakasin depensa ng bansa
NUEVA ECIJA– Sinimulan na ng Philippine Army ang Salaknib at Balikatan Exercises 2025 o “SABAK” sa ginawang joint opening ceremony na pinangunahan ni Army Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Leodevic B. Guinid sa Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija nitong Lunes, Marso 24, 2025. Sa SABAK 2025, pinagsama ang pwersa ng Philippine Army at U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC)…
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Passing exercise with visiting Italian Navy Ship Marceglia
The Philippine Navy frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Italian frigate, Antonio Marceglia (F597) on Friday, March 21, as part of its goodwill visit to the Philippines. (📸PN)
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Major PH Navy missile systems to be fired in Balikatan 2025
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) will fire three major missile systems in its inventory when its naval units join live-fire exercises for this year’s iteration of the “Balikatan” exercises with American forces in late April. This was announced by PN flag officer-in-command Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta in a press briefing at the…
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Fleet personnel pedal for wellness, teamwork during Fun Bike 2025
ZAMBALES– More than 80 officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Fleet (PF), led by its commander, Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe, took part in the conduct of Fun Bike 2025 as part of the PF’s pre-anniversary activities. The activity began with a briefing and warm-up session in preparation for the 35 kilometer ride from…
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PH Fleet welcomes visiting Thai navy
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Fleet bolstered the Philippine Navy’s maritime ties with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) as it welcomed the RTN contingent for their goodwill visit to the country. RTN Cadet Training Unit led by Rear Admiral Borworn Promkaewngam, RTN along with RTN ships HTMS Chaophraya (FFG 455), HTMS Kraburi (FFG 457), and…
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Army wraps up large-scale territorial defense exercise
NUEVA ECIJA–The Philippine Army wrapped up the second iteration of its Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” which marks a seamless transition to the preparation phase for its participation in the upcoming combined Salaknib Exercise with the U.S. Army Pacific and the joint Balikatan Exercise between the AFP and the U.S. Armed Forces. The Army…
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1st unilateral WPS drill bolsters PH Fleet’s operational performance
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that three major naval vessels from the Philippine Fleet (PF) took part in the first ever simultaneous unilateral and gunnery exercises held in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Monday. In a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, PN…
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Army light tanks, other modern weapons showcase live-fire capabilities
TARLAC– The Philippine Army (PA) said its Sabrah light tanks, ATMOS self-propelled 155mm howitzers, and newly-procured mortar systems showcased their firepower during the live-fire drills at the Crow Valley Gunnery Range in Capas, Tarlac. The activity is part of the “Battle Phase 2” of the 10-day Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” which started on…
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Major PH Army assets to take part in Capas live-fire drills
Major assets of the Philippine Army (PA) including its newly acquired Sabrah light tanks and ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzers will take part in the live-fire phase of Combined Training Exercise “Katihan” which will take place at Camp Edwin Rabina Air Base, Capas, Tarlac this Friday. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, in a message to the…
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11 PAF jet fighters grounded as wreckage of missing aircraft located
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday announced that its 11 remaining FA-50PH jet fighters have been ordered grounded following the crash of the South Korean-made aircraft that killed two pilots on Tuesday. This was after PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, in an online press briefing, announced that ground troops have located…
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PH, allies enhance defense capabilities in high-level meeting
MANILA – The Philippine Army’s officials met with representatives from Australia, Japan and the United States over the weekend to discuss reinforcing collective defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region. In a statement Monday, Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the high-level meeting at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 1 and 2…
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French flotilla makes its first ever visit in Subic Bay
The French Carrier Strike Group (CGS), led by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, is seen docked at the Riviera Pier of the Ship Repair Facility complex in Subic Bay Freeport after arriving here on Friday, February 21 for a three-day goodwill visit. The port call is said to be the first-ever stop in the…
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French aircraft carrier to make stops in Subic, Manila
MANILA – French carrier strike group (CSG), composed of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escort, is set to arrive in Subic Bay and Manila as part of its Clemenceau 25 mission in the Indo-Pacific region, the French Embassy in Manila said Friday. The CSG will take an operational break in the two locations…
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