Category: military
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PH Navy test-fires new non-line of sight missile system

MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) has validated the precision strike capability of the newly installed Israeli-made Spike NLOS (non-line of sight) missile system fitted aboard one of its fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms. The NLOS missile system accurately hit the target at least 20 kilometers away during the firing held in Mariveles, Bataan…
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PH, US fighter jet pilots hold air-to-air combat drills

PAMPANGA – Filipino and American fighter jet pilots conducted air-to-air combat training over the skies of Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Tuesday. In a statement Wednesday, Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said Filipino pilots from the 5th Fighter Wing and their American counterparts from the 14th Fighter Squadron of…
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‘Balikatan’ intensifies AFP capabilities to defend territory

MANILA – This year’s “Balikatan” military exercises with the US forces will showcase the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) capabilities as it shifts towards the so-called “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept” (CADC) or the strategy that aims to defend the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “This ‘Balikatan’ will be a showcase of our capabilities in…
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More senators condemn China’s ‘bullying’ vs. PH in WPS

MANILA – More senators on Wednesday expressed their “disgust” over the recent aggression by the Chinese Coast Guard to Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva described the latest incident, as well as previous aggressions of China against Filipinos, as “totally inhumane, illegal, and barbaric.” Villanueva said he is…
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Refueling warship

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) is seen docked for refueling at a jetty in Subic Bay Freeport on March 25, 2024. The said ship is part of Destroyer Squadron 7, on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and…
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91st IB, 307 CDC join the Philippine Army Nationwide Blood Donation Activity

BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion and 307 Community Defense Center (CDC), 3rd Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG) joined the “Philippine Army-Wide Blood Donation Activity” in this capital town (Baler) of Aurora as part of their tradition of donating blood in order to help save more lives held at Camp Jaime Bitong, Sr.,…
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Armor Division showcases new assets, facilities

TARLAC CITY — The Armor Division showcased its new and state-of-the-art assets and facilities. Army Commanding General Lieutenant General Roy Galido personally witnessed the ceremonial blessing of nine units of ASCOD Sabrah Light Tank, five 6×6 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier, and one Tractor Head. Armor Division Commander Major General Facundo Palafox IV underscored that the…
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PCG, PA conducts disposal operation at Crow Valley

TARLAC– The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine Army (PA) conducted disposal operation by detonation at Crow Valley, Gunnery Range, Colonel Erneste Ravina Air Base (CERAB), Capaz, Tarlac. The disposal operation neutralized 5,228 pieces of unexploded ordnance (UXO) devices, totaling 4,196.99 lbs in net explosive weight, which were accumulated from various recovery operations of the…
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‘Integrated air missile defense’ drill among Balikatan 2024 highlights

MANILA – This year’s Balikatan exercises between Filipino and American troops would include an “integrated air missile defense exercise” as one of its highlights. In a press briefing Tuesday, Balikatan 2024 executive agent Col. Michael Logico said the activity would be held in Central Luzon, where the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will use…






