Philippines defense

Long organized around domestic operations, the Philippines intelligence apparatus needs to retool itself for a new era of superpower competition.

Manila's acquisition of a submarine fleet should be guided by nothing less than the need to deter or win future wars.

The exercises, billed as the largest ever, come at the tail end of President Rodrigo Duterte's turbulent term in office.

Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.

The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.

The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.  

The Southeast Asian state continues to consider choices for its pursuit of additional fighter jets.

The country continues to move forward with ongoing efforts to boost its aging helicopter fleet.

The Philippine Navy looks to be moving forward with more integration of a new missile system into its capabilities.

A look at the significance of what would constitute the first engagement of its kind.

The contract announcement highlighted ongoing defense collaboration between the two sides.