Philippines military

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

Manila is seeking to take a major step forward in the modernization of its armed forces, but current economic conditions are challenging.

1,200 Australians, 560 Filipinos, and 120 U.S. Marines took part in mock beach landings, assaults, and helicopter insertion of forces.

The Philippines is becoming increasingly vocal about Taiwan, and Beijing is watching carefully.

Despite its increasing focus on external threats, the Philippine government can't afford to take the Bangsamoro peace process for granted.

The strengthening Philippines-U.S. alliance should remain focused on the South China Sea – and not overreach on Taiwan. 

The government did not provide any explanation for the replacement of Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro, who was supposed to serve until August 2025.

The first batch of the multi-purpose Mi-17 helicopters was scheduled for delivery by Russia's Sovtechnoexport in 2024.

The Philippine Human Rights Act would end American security assistance to Manila unless it commits to reforms.

An 80-plus year old law has allowed the Philippine Army near-unquestioned dominance over the military. That has to change.

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