Category: military
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PH, Australia, Canada and US hold multilateral maritime Cooperative activity in WPS
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their counterpart forces from Australia, Canada, and United States of America is currently conducting a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within Philippine exclusive economic zone, including the West Philippine Sea. The exercise, which runs from August 7 to 8, features a variety of naval and air assets…
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PH, Japan hold 1st maritime cooperative activity in WPS
Naval vessels from the Philippines and Japan held their first bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Friday. In a statement, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the MCA is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional and international cooperation toward realizing a…
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Maritime Cooperative Activity in WPS
United States Navy’s USS Mobile and BRP Ramon Alcaraz of Philippine Navy conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity within the country’s exclusive economic zone west of Palawan. The joint maneuver aimed at enhancing communication and operational coordination between the two navies.
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PAF pilots hone aerial capabilities with French counterpart
Philippine Air Force (PAF) fighter pilots and their counterparts from the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace executed Basic Fighter Maneuvers over the skies of West Zambales on July 30, 2024. The exercise involved two FA-50PH fighter jets from the PAF and two Rafale jets from the France Air and Space Force. Both air forces…
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PF takes part in Brigada Eskwela in Zambales
ZAMBALES – Various Philippine Fleet (PF) subunits participated in the kick-off activities of Brigada Eskwela 2024 that were simultaneously held at Cabitaugan Integrated School and Cawag Proper Elementary School recently in Subic, Zambales. Spearheaded by the Fleet’s Civil-Military Operations office, personnel from Sealift Amphibious Force, Offshore Combat Force, Mine Warfare Group, and Submarine Group joined…
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Nueva Ecija Farmers Association gets 2 hand tractors machinery
AURORA-A People’s Organization (PO) of former rebels (FRs) and supporters has received two (2) farm tractors as part of the initiatives of the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion in collaboration with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech). Lt. Col. Aries A. Quinto, acting commanding officer of 91st IB said the tractors…
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PH Army test-fires Israeli-made Sabrah light tank guns
TARLAC – The Philippine Army’s (PA) 1st Tank Battalion has test-fired the 105mm main guns of its newly acquired light tanks from Israel. In a Facebook post Wednesday night, the 1st Tank Battalion said the test fire was held during the familiarization and training exercise for Army personnel on the use of the Elbit Systems’…
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Extended use of Freeport property
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jose Eduardo Aliño (seated, left) and Philippine National Police-Special Action Force Director, Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes signed a memorandum of agreement allowing the extended use of a 14,231-square-meter property within the Subic Bay Freeport for the PNP-SAF’s barracks and training center. (SBMA photo–Robin C. Tuazon)
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AFP and PCG successfully conduct medical evacuation amidst CCG interference
MANILA – – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully carried out the emergency medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy personnel stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on 07 July 2024. The PCG swiftly deployed their vessels, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411),…
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AFP to ‘harden’ facilities vs. missile threats, other attacks
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is looking into “hardening” its facilities to make these more resistant to hypersonic missile strikes and other forms of attack. “A missile attack is a possibility, yun nga po, naireport na may 25 targets dito (it was earlier reported that there are…
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Fleet brings medical services to coastal communities in Subic
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Fleet (PF), through its staff for Civil-Military Operations (F7) and in partnership with the Subic Municipal Health Office, conducted a medical caravan last Wenesday, July 3 at Sitio Nagbayukan, Barangay Cawag, Subic Zambales. The said activity is a follow through of the same services brought to the coastal communities of Sitios…
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Filipino made watercrafts of the Philippine Marines
These watercrafts were manufactured and acquired from Subic based ship manufacturer Propmech Corporation in collaboration with its subsidiary, Safehull Marine Technologies Inc. In line with the recent acquisition of these watercrafts adding the capability to help secure the littoral waters surrounding our archipelagic nation is the certification of the 4th Marine Battalion as Operationally Ready…
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PAF CELEBRATES 77th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
A formation flight of T-41 and SF-260 aircraft formed the number “77,” symbolizing the PAF’s years during the 77th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga (PAF photo)
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Lifeless body of 3 female NPA rebel found in the site of encounter in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 84th Infantry “Victorious” Battalion found three (3) lifeless body of female New Peoples Army (NPA) at the hinterlands of Barangay Malbang, Pantabangan in Nueva Ecija according to the 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade based in the town of Bongabon in Nueva Ecija. 703rd Agila Brigade commanding officer Brigadier General Joseph Norwin D.…
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7 NPA including an alleged top CL commander killed in Nueva Ecija armed encounter
BALER, Aurora – SEVEN alleged members of the Komiteng Rehiyong Gitnang Luzon of the Communist New Peoples Army including their top commander were killed in an armed encounter with the soldiers of the 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion, Philippine Army in Brgy. Malbang, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on Wednesday afternoon, June 26. 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade commander,…
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