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Armed Forces of the Philippines
March 06, 2020
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.
September 30, 2019
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.
August 28, 2019
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.
April 24, 2019
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.
January 15, 2019
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.
June 29, 2018
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.
May 07, 2018
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.
April 13, 2018
What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new development.
March 12, 2018
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.
February 08, 2018
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.
January 03, 2018
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.
December 05, 2017
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.