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Philippines defense modernization
![Philippines Adds 3 More Attack Craft to Littoral Combat Force Philippines Adds 3 More Attack Craft to Littoral Combat Force](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-24_14-26-38.jpg)
Philippines Adds 3 More Attack Craft to Littoral Combat Force
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Navy gets MPACs in another defense boost.
![How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise? How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_17-08-15.jpg)
How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Duterte has certainly been a damper on Balikatan thus far, officials also have a point about its enduring relevance.
![Philippines Receives Second Indonesia-Built Warship Philippines Receives Second Indonesia-Built Warship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-19_11-01-29.jpg)
Philippines Receives Second Indonesia-Built Warship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The second of the Indonesia-made vessels finally arrived in Manila, completing a deal that had been rocked by a corruption scandal.
![Philippines Eyes South Korea Anti-Submarine Corvette Philippines Eyes South Korea Anti-Submarine Corvette](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-14_14-16-03.jpg)
Philippines Eyes South Korea Anti-Submarine Corvette
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state is looking to acquire the decommissioned vessel within the year.
![What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-26_17-39-56.jpg)
What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what is in store for the largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month.
![Philippine Warship Patrols Begin at Benham Rise After China Incident Philippine Warship Patrols Begin at Benham Rise After China Incident](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-08_14-31-50.jpg)
Philippine Warship Patrols Begin at Benham Rise After China Incident
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is stepping up efforts to safeguard its claim.
![Philippines to Receive First 2 Aircraft From Japan Philippines to Receive First 2 Aircraft From Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-29_20-52-11.jpg)
Philippines to Receive First 2 Aircraft From Japan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first two of five TC-90s are expected to arrive next week.
![What’s Next for Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte? What’s Next for Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-26_17-39-56.jpg)
What’s Next for Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what we might expect.
![Philippines Commissions New Japan Coast Guard Vessel Philippines Commissions New Japan Coast Guard Vessel](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-18_15-05-37.jpg)
Philippines Commissions New Japan Coast Guard Vessel
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The delivery of ten MRRVs from Tokyo to Manila is proceeding as scheduled.
![How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War? How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-22_07-00-16.jpg)
How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though it is certain to play a role, the specifics remain unclear.
![What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties? What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-06_19-17-45.jpg)
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the next steps both sides are considering.
![How Much Can the Philippines Boost Its Military Budget Under Duterte? How Much Can the Philippines Boost Its Military Budget Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_13-46-19.jpg)
How Much Can the Philippines Boost Its Military Budget Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine defense secretary outlines an ambitious target for the country’s military budget.