The helicopter fleet of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) was further strengthened as the service formally accepted into service ...

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) accepted on Friday five more brand-new S-70i “Black Hawk” helicopters during a joint turnover ...

In 2024, the Philippine Department of National Defense launched its Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC), which outlines the roles of the army, air force and navy in defending Philippine ...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it has begun reviewing the current AFP Modernization Program as ...

MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces ...

The Philippine Air Force already has 12 FA-50PH fighters, with a fresh contract for a dozen more. (Gordon Arthur/staff) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ defense department sealed the order for ...

Against this backdrop, the Philippines stands out for its heavy reliance on the “rules-based order” in dealing with China in the West Philippine Sea. Under President Marcos Jr., the Philippine ...

The Growth of China’s Navy: Past, Present, and Future Domestic challenges threaten to derail the military’s efforts to upgrade its capabilities and reorient itself toward new strategic priorities.