Category: military
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AFP, Allies Strengthen Synergy to Enhance Regional Security
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in coordination with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command conducted the 9th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on Tuesday, (April 29) in the West Philippine Sea. The exercise was held within the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) operational area. The training event brought together…
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PH Navy flagship successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Fleet (PF) conducted a live firing exercise aboard the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), wherein they successfully test-fired two launchers of the Mistral 3 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) in the waters west of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday, April 28. According to a PN statement, the FF150 hit with pinpoint accuracy…
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AFP, U.S. Forces Boost Combined Air Defense Capabilities Through Balikatan 40-2025
ZAMBALES– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces conducted an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) training at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command (NETDC) in San Antonio, Zambales. The exercise is part of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 wherein AFP and U.S. personnel collaborated to sense and engage targets,…
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Chinese ships spotted near ‘Balikatan’ drills; no disruption reported
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy confirmed Sunday the presence of Chinese warships near joint Philippine-United States naval exercises off the coast of Zambales but emphasized that training operations proceeded without disruption. The Navy reported that three vessels from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) were detected on Saturday approximately 60 nautical miles west of…
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PH Navy conducts successful missiles test off Bataan
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) said one of its newly acquired missile boats has successfully fired its Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) missile system against a target off Mariveles, Bataan on April 23. “The PN hit another modernization milestone with the successful live-fire demonstration of the Spike NLOS missile system aboard BRP Albert Majini…
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Ph Builds Air Defense Ties Through SPYDER SMEE
The 960th Air and Missile Defense Group (960AMDG) of the Philippine Air Force shared their knowledge and operational experience during the SPYDER (Surface-to-Air Python and Derby) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) at the Naval Education Training and Doctrine Command in San Antonio, Zambales on April 25. Working alongside partners from the United States, Japan and…
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PH, US Naval Forces Conduct Live-Fire Gunnery Exercise Off Zambales
The Armed Forces of the Philippines led a successful Gunnery Exercise (GUNNEX), as part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Event (MME) of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025, held Friday, April 25 west of the coast of San Felipe, Zambales. The drill involved live-fire maneuvers using .50 caliber guns and was participated in by the Philippine Navy BRP…
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PH Navy’s C-Star anti-ship missile makes comeback in ‘Balikatan’ 2025
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) most potent anti-ship weapon, the South Korean-made LIG NEX 1 C-Star “sea-skimming” surface-to-surface cruise missile, will again play a major role in this year’s “Balikatan” exercise. According to the “Balikatan” information kit, the C-Star cruise missile will be fired anew in the “maritime strike” (MARSTRIKE) portion of the drills on May…
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US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System
ZAMBALES – Filipino troops were briefed and familiarized by their American counterparts on the capabilities of the Avenger Air Defense System, considered the premier “shoot-on-move” US air defense platform. In a statement Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said this “subject matter expert exchange” (SMEE) took place at the Naval Education, Training and…
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Decommissioned WW2 corvette to be sunk during ‘Balikatan’ 2025
MANILA – The decommissioned World War II corvette, BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), will be targeted and sunk in this year’s “Balikatan” exercise. In a information kit provided to reporters Monday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the decommissioned Navy ship will be the target of the “MARSTRIKE” (Maritime Strike) event of the annual…
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Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 pormal nang binuksan
Opisyal nang nagsimula ang joint war games sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos na “Exercise Balikatan” (BK 40-25) sa Kampo Auinaldo ngayong Lunes, Abril 21. Ang opisyal na pagbubukas na seremonya ay pinangunahan ni Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., na dinaluhan din ni US Embassy to the Philippines…
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Cope Thunder drills hone air combat capabilities of PH, US pilots
By Priam Nepomuceno PAMPANGA – The ongoing Cope Thunder 25-1 air drills between Philippine and US Air Forces units are providing fighter jet pilots from both nations a chance to hone their air combat and defensive capabilities, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Wednesday. “During Cope Thunder 25-1, FA-50PH pilots of the PAF engage US…
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7 Fleet officers promoted to lieutenant senior grade at NOB-Subic
The Philippine Fleet (PF) conferred new ranks to seven officers promoted to Lieutenant (LT) during the donning of rank ceremony presided over by PF Commander, Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe, at the Naval Operating Base-Subic in Zambales on April 14. The newly promoted officers are: LT Jeraldine Japay PN LT Androbert David PN LT Mario…
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PCG Continues Vigilant Patrols in Zambales Against Illegal Patrols of China Coast Guard
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP Cabra, under the command of LCDR Hanna Yanez, a female skipper, is actively patrolling off the coast of Zambales to thwart attempts by the China Coast Guard to normalize their illegal patrols within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said in…
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State Partnership Program Training Culminates in Maria Aurora
AURORA — A week-long training initiative under the State Partnership Program (SPP) concluded on a high note in Maria Aurora, Aurora, with a formal closing ceremony that underscored unity, professionalism, and shared commitment to national resilience. Held at the Municipal Covered Court, the event marked the culmination of Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) between the Armed…
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