Category: military
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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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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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