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Philippine Navy
April 11, 2022
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.
September 24, 2020
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.
April 07, 2020
Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.
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.
December 02, 2019
Philippines-Vietnam Navy Talks Spotlight Maritime Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The staff-to-staff talks come ahead of 2020 which will put the focus on maritime issues within both countries’ foreign policies.
October 09, 2019
New Missile-Armed Attack Craft Puts Philippine Military Modernization Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine Navy looks to be moving forward with more integration of a new missile system into its capabilities.
August 05, 2019
Vessel Transfer Puts South Korea-Philippines Defense Relations Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in Manila and Seoul's defense relationship.
June 14, 2019
Chinese Vessel Rams, Sinks Philippine Fishing Boat in Reed Bank
By Steven Stashwick
Philippine crew rescued by Vietnamese fishermen in disputed South China Sea waters.
May 28, 2019
South Korea-Philippines Defense Ties in the Headlines with Expected Vessel Arrival
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The focus on the ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in the security aspect of relations between the two countries.
May 11, 2019
US, India, Japan, Philippine Navies Demonstrate Joint Presence in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The four-way sail-through is the first engagement of its kind, highlighting coordination among like-minded Indo-Pacific navies.
September 01, 2018
South China Sea: Philippine Navy Flagship Runs Aground at Half-Moon Shoal
By Ankit Panda
BRP Gregorio del Pilar is being recovered after suffering damage.
June 19, 2018
More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at potential developments between the two sides in this area.
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