Category: military
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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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Army Operation Uncovers Rebel Weapons Cache
Nueva Ecija – A successful strike operation by the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, led to the discovery of a hidden weapons cache believed to belong to the remnants of the dismantled Komiteng Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Sierra Madre. The operation, conducted in the mountainous area of Barangay Sawmill, in Gabaldon, was…
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AFP: Multilateral maritime drills with allies uphold regional security
MANILA – The Philippines’ multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) with allies such as Canada and the United States is helpful in fostering regional security, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday. “This activity underscores the AFP’s commitment to enhancing regional stability and maritime security. These strategic partnerships strengthen our interoperability and foster a…
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Canada to join next joint maritime cooperative activity in WPS: envoy
MANILA – The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will participate in the next multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea. Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman made the announcement during a reception after the HMCS Ottawa made a port call in Manila on Feb. 7. The same vessel, he said, will join…
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PH Navy deploys contingent for KOMODO 2025 in Indonesia
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy (PN) conducted a send-off ceremony for Naval Task Group 84, with BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16) serving as its key surface component for the upcoming 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 16 to 22, 2025. Present during the ceremony are Vice-Commander Brigadier General Edwin E…
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France, Japan, U.S. to conduct Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea
The United States forces will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea beginning Feb. 8, according to the U.S. 7th Fleet news release. The exercise will involve around 10 warships from the U.S. Navy’s Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), the French Carrier…
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US Marine and three others killed in a surveillance plane crash
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR–An aircraft contracted by the Department of Defense crashed Thursday, February 06, in a remote village in Maguindanao del Sur, killing the four people on board, according to a statement from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. “The aircraft was providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies. The incident occurred…
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PH, Australian navies strengthen maritime cooperation during goodwill visit
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Navies of the Philippines and Australia sustained maritime cooperation in maritime realm during the latter’s four-day goodwill visit to the country from February 2 to 5, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries bordering the Indo-Pacific region. With the Philippine Fleet (PF) taking the lead, the Philippine Navy (PN) hosted…
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