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Philippines defense
Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A longstanding requirement gets closer to reality after multiple setbacks.
What Will Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte Look Like in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies in store for the country on the defense side.
Russia-Philippines Defense Ties to Get a New Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are expected to make some inroads in this realm despite the limits that remain.
Battle for Marawi Deepens Philippines' Military Budget Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The rising terror threat also affects the country’s budget plans for its military modernization.
When Will the Philippines Get Its New French Vessels?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a deal that is set to be realized soon.
US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington takes another step to boost Manila’s capabilities.
Philippines-Thailand Military Ties in the Spotlight with New Committee
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The fact that both sides have finally held their inaugural Joint Committee for Military Cooperation is testament to their need for greater collaboration.
Battle for Marawi Exposes Philippines’ Military Intelligence Crisis
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ongoing Marawi crisis has pointed to well-known capability gaps that Manila is now attempting to urgently fill.
What's Behind the New US-Philippines Drone Hype Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy has much deeper roots and broader realities which the headlines miss.
Singapore Military Aircraft Delivers Terror Aid to Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state begins dispatching aid to Manila as the Marawi crisis continues.
US Gives Philippines 2 New Military Surveillance Aircraft Amid Rising Terror Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington delivers yet another much-needed capability boost to the Southeast Asian state.
Philippines Coast Guard in the Spotlight Amid Islamic State Terror Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The crisis has further increased the focus on the institution within Philippine security.