Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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PAF showcases combat search, rescue capabilities in ‘Balikatan’
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its combat search and rescue (CSAR) capabilities as part of this year’s “Balikatan” exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. The training off Iba, Zambales featured the PAF’s 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) alongside their United States counterparts. The participating units executed…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Anim na dayuhan at 2 Pinoy arestado sa Grande Island sa Subic Bay
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Inaresto ang anim (6) na dayuhan at dalawang (2) Filipino nationals sa isang reyd na inilunsad ng composite team mula sa Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) nitong Miyerkules umaga, Marso 19. Ayon sa ulat ng Department of National Defense (DND), kinumpirma…
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Successful MMCA highlights strong ties between participating nations
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday said the successful conduct of the sixth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) highlights the country’s strong defense ties with Australia, Japan, and the United States. “This activity demonstrates the strong cooperation and interoperability among our nations’ armed forces. Conducted in accordance with…
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5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops
MANILA – Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country. Top officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday presented to the media the five Chinese suspects as well as the equipment recovered from them.…
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Senate ratifies PH-Japan RAA
Senators on Monday unanimously approved Senate Resolution No. 1248 which concurs to the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan. The measure is expected to strengthen the cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, in his manifestation,…
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305 AFP teams prepositioned for ‘Marce’ response
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has prepositioned search, rescue and retrieval (SRR) teams in anticipation of the effects of Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing). “Sa panig po ng AFP, kami po ay naghanda at nag-preposition ng ating mga SRR teams, ngayon po sa area ng Northern Luzon, meron po…
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