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Armed Forces of the Philippines
![Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-29-010733.jpg)
Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine navy chief said that the country plans to procure 15 more Shaldag Mark V gunboats, in addition to the nine it has already ordered.
![The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For? The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-04-11-014728.jpg)
The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila's acquisition of a submarine fleet should be guided by nothing less than the need to deter or win future wars.
![Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-11-23-130216.png)
Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea
By Erick Nielson C Javier
Manila should change the narrative from a focus on “how to defend” against China toward a more active strategy of deterring China.
![The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-03-13-230138.jpg)
The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.
![Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia? Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-01-07-002153.jpg)
Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.
![Can the Philippines’ BrahMos Missiles Really Deter China? Can the Philippines’ BrahMos Missiles Really Deter China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-indian_armys_brahmos_mobile_autonomous_launchers_mal_2.jpg)
Can the Philippines’ BrahMos Missiles Really Deter China?
By Ben Ho
Technological limitations on Manila’s end will limit the missile’s range – and its deterrent factor.
![Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-01-14-052605.jpg)
Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System
By Sebastian Strangio
The long-expected acquisition marks the latest evolution of Southeast Asia's naval arms competition.
![Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-02-3.jpg)
Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao
By Nick Aspinwall
A renewal of conflict between the Philippine military and an extremist group has shaken the Bangasmoro Autonomous Region.
![An End in Sight for the Philippines’ Maoist Insurgency? An End in Sight for the Philippines’ Maoist Insurgency?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-18-12.jpg)
An End in Sight for the Philippines’ Maoist Insurgency?
By Jack Broome
The Philippine military claims that a breakthrough is around the corner, but a continuation of the conflict is convenient for many.
![How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-29-10.jpg)
How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea
By Mark Payumo
Manila can exact land-based ownership of the maritime domain with a smarter strategy.
![Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-23-11.jpg)
Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
An 80-plus year old law has allowed the Philippine Army near-unquestioned dominance over the military. That has to change.
![Mindanao After Martial Law Mindanao After Martial Law](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-03-10-1.jpg)
Mindanao After Martial Law
By Nick Aspinwall
After 31 months of martial law following the siege of Marawi, both the military and insurgents are still firmly in place.
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