Category: military
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Balikatan CJLOTS activities highlight interoperability, logistical readiness
AURORA– THE Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) delivered equipment to the shore in Dingalan aboard US ships in support of ongoing combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) operations training exercises in Aurora on April 9, 2025. The CJLOTS operations, which is part of the Balikatan Exercises, was observed by…
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Bagong bapor na corvette ng Philippine Navy nasa Subic Bay
Isinagawa ang arrival ceremony para sa barkong tatawaging BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), ang pinakabagong corvette ng Philippine Navy ngayong araw sa Naval Operating Base sa Subic, Zambales. Ang guided-missile corvette ay ginawa sa HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard sa Ulsan, South Korea. (DND photo)
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PH, US air units kick off Cope Thunder drills in Pampanga
PAMPANGA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States’ Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) began the Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 25-1) Monday. PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and PACAF Air National Guard mobilization assistant Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard led the opening rites of the drills at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City,…
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Members of the Philippine Army’s 5th and 7th Infantry Divisions, alongside U.S. Army personnel from the 2nd Light Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, engaged in a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) centered on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations during Salaknib 2025 at Fort Magsaysay, in Nueva Ecija. Salaknib 2025 is an annual joint exercise…
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PH, Japan, US conduct another maritime cooperative activity in WPS
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with the naval units of Japan and the United States, conducted another “multilateral maritime cooperative activity” (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday. In a statement, the AFP said this latest MMCA aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen the combined capabilities of the…
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Guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang launched in Korea
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday announced that the prospective guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) was formally launched at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on Thursday. In a statement, AFP said the launch was attended by AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., Navy…
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Naval Operation Base-Subic Press Corps, pormal nang nabuo
ZAMBALES– Pormal nang nabuklod ang Naval Operating Base (NOB) Press Corps, isang media team na magsisilbing mahalagang tulay ng komunikasyon tungo sa mahusay na pag-unawa ng publiko sa mga kaganapan sa maritime security at mga isyu sa pambansang depensa dito sa Zambales. Ang inisyatiba ay naisakutuparan sa pagtutulungan ng iba’t ibang yunit ng Philippine Navy…
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Philippine and US Forces Enhance Readiness in Salaknib 2025 Training Exercise
BALER, Aurora – The 307th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, based at Aurora Trading Center, Barangay Calabuanan, actively participated in a rigorous sling load operations exercise as part of Salaknib 2025, a joint military training initiative between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Military. Under the guidance…
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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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