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Armed Forces of the Philippines
![The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-spain.jpg)
The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Until its institutional problems are solved, the PN will not be able to achieve its ambitious goals.
![Commissioning Ceremony Highlights Philippine Maritime Capabilities Commissioning Ceremony Highlights Philippine Maritime Capabilities](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
Commissioning Ceremony Highlights Philippine Maritime Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event put into focus some of the developments in the Southeast Asian state’s arsenal.
![What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte? What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-president_rodrigo_duterte_gives_a_thumbs_up_during_a_press_conference_in_davao_city.jpg)
What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the new proposed allocations say about the country’s defense outlook for 2020 and beyond.
![Japan-Philippines Defense Cooperation in Focus with Ministerial Meeting Japan-Philippines Defense Cooperation in Focus with Ministerial Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Japan-Philippines Defense Cooperation in Focus with Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction reinforced the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the strategic partnership.
![When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return? When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-18_14-44-49.jpg)
When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite ongoing challenges, suggestions are that the vessel will likely be available before the end of the year.
![The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon? The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
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.
![Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles? Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-mpac.jpg)
Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent delivery has once again raised questions about future plans on this front.
![What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command? What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new development.
![Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-us-air-force.jpg)
Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is restarting drills that had been discontinued for nearly a quarter-century.
![What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization? What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context and significance of a new headline-grabbing purchase.
![Warship Aid Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Ties Warship Aid Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-05_18-44-30.jpg)
Warship Aid Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The humanitarian assistance dispatched was just the most recent instance of wider collaboration between the two sides despite remaining differences.
![Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-singapore-philippines-murai-urban-training-terrorism-islamic-state.jpg)
Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Southeast Asian states continue to build regional capacity to combat the terror threat after the end of the Marawi siege.