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Japan and the Philippines Increase Their Focus on Island Defense

Japan and the Philippines Increase Their Focus on Island Defense

By Christopher Woody
Growing Chinese assertiveness in the East and South China seas has forced the two U.S. allies to reorient their defense strategies.

Will the Philippines’ President-Elect Continue the Country’s Defense Modernization?

Will the Philippines’ President-Elect Continue the Country’s Defense Modernization?

By Joshua Espeña
Domestic and international pressures may compel Marcos Jr. to continue the planned upgrades to the country’s armed forces.
Tagging the Red Dragon: The Future of the Philippines’ Strategic Intelligence

Tagging the Red Dragon: The Future of the Philippines’ Strategic Intelligence

By Rhon Ethelbert Ducos and Amadeus Quiaoit
Long organized around domestic operations, the Philippines intelligence apparatus needs to retool itself for a new era of superpower competition.

The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?

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.

Philippines, US Kick Off Large-Scale Balikatan Military Exercise

Philippines, US Kick Off Large-Scale Balikatan Military Exercise

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

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The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy

The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy

By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.

Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters

Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters

By Nick Aspinwall
The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.
Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements

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.  

What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program?

What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program?

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

Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities  

Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities  

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

New Missile-Armed Attack Craft Puts Philippine Military Modernization Into Focus

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.
What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?

What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?

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

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