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Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what lies ahead in the coming years on this front.
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Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?
May 07, 2018
Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?
A recent delivery has once again raised questions about future plans on this front.
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Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?
What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?
April 13, 2018
What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?
A closer look at the significance of a new development.
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What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?
Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters
March 12, 2018
Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters
Manila is restarting drills that had been discontinued for nearly a quarter-century.
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Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters
What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
February 08, 2018
What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
A closer look at the broader context and significance of a new headline-grabbing purchase.
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What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
Warship Aid Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Ties
January 03, 2018
Warship Aid Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Ties
The humanitarian assistance dispatched was just the most recent instance of wider collaboration between the two sides despite remaining differences.
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Warship Aid Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Ties
Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off
December 05, 2017
Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off
Southeast Asian states continue to build regional capacity to combat the terror threat after the end of the Marawi siege.
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Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off
Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
December 05, 2017
Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
A longstanding requirement gets closer to reality after multiple setbacks.
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Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
Mayhem in Marawi
October 29, 2017
Mayhem in Marawi
Is the Philippines up to the task of handling the latest wave of Islamist terrorism?
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Mayhem in Marawi
Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?
October 14, 2017
Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?
The personnel change comes at a critical time in the country’s security and ongoing defense modernization.
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Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?
Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief?
October 05, 2017
Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief?
A closer look at the appointment and what it means.
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Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief?
US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight
September 13, 2017
US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight
Washington takes another step to boost Manila’s capabilities.
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US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight
What Did the US Pacific Military Chief’s Philippines Visit Accomplish?
August 29, 2017
What Did the US Pacific Military Chief’s Philippines Visit Accomplish?
A closer look at Harry Harris’ visit to Manila.
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What Did the US Pacific Military Chief’s Philippines Visit Accomplish?
Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
August 16, 2017
Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
The ongoing Marawi crisis has pointed to well-known capability gaps that Manila is now attempting to urgently fill.
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Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
A Trial Balloon Over Mindanao: The Philippines Weighs US UCAVs in Counterinsurgency
August 09, 2017
A Trial Balloon Over Mindanao: The Philippines Weighs US UCAVs in Counterinsurgency
Would U.S. unmanned combat aerial vehicles change the game in Mindanao counterinsurgency?
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A Trial Balloon Over Mindanao: The Philippines Weighs US UCAVs in Counterinsurgency
Singapore Military Aircraft Delivers Terror Aid to Philippines
August 08, 2017
Singapore Military Aircraft Delivers Terror Aid to Philippines
The city-state begins dispatching aid to Manila as the Marawi crisis continues.
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Singapore Military Aircraft Delivers Terror Aid to Philippines
Why Has the Philippines’ Military Struggled in its Terror Fight Under Duterte?
August 08, 2017
Why Has the Philippines’ Military Struggled in its Terror Fight Under Duterte?
Despite advances being made, it has been an uphill climb and the challenge is much deeper than the headlines suggest.
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Why Has the Philippines’ Military Struggled in its Terror Fight Under Duterte?
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Interview
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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