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Philippines military modernization
![The Philippines’ $35 Billion Military Modernization Plan, Explained The Philippines’ $35 Billion Military Modernization Plan, Explained](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-17-062204.jpg)
The Philippines’ $35 Billion Military Modernization Plan, Explained
By James Guild
Manila is seeking to take a major step forward in the modernization of its armed forces, but current economic conditions are challenging.
![More Purpose, Fewer Platitudes: The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Under Marcos More Purpose, Fewer Platitudes: The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Under Marcos](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-08-10-201326.jpg)
More Purpose, Fewer Platitudes: The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Under Marcos
By Justin Baquisal
Last week's water cannon incident underscores the hard limits of engagement with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military capability.
![Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-29-010733.jpg)
Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine navy chief said that the country plans to procure 15 more Shaldag Mark V gunboats, in addition to the nine it has already ordered.
![Fearing US Sanctions, Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal Fearing US Sanctions, Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-07-28-013340.jpg)
Fearing US Sanctions, Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal
By Jim Gomez
The first batch of the multi-purpose Mi-17 helicopters was scheduled for delivery by Russia's Sovtechnoexport in 2024.
![Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-11-23-130216.png)
Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea
By Erick Nielson C Javier
Manila should change the narrative from a focus on “how to defend” against China toward a more active strategy of deterring China.
![Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia? Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-01-07-002153.jpg)
Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.
![The Philippines Post-VFA: No Easy Choices The Philippines Post-VFA: No Easy Choices](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-02-26-11.jpg)
The Philippines Post-VFA: No Easy Choices
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
If Manila wants to wean itself off the U.S. alliance, it has several options. Each has drawbacks – but so does the status quo.
![What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program? What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
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.
![Philippines Submarine Quest: What’s in the French Option? Philippines Submarine Quest: What’s in the French Option?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
Philippines Submarine Quest: What’s in the French Option?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent developments have spotlighted the French Scorpene within the choices the Philippines has in a potential submarine quest.
![What’s in the New South Korea-Philippines Shipbuilding Pact? What’s in the New South Korea-Philippines Shipbuilding Pact?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-president_rodrigo_duterte_gives_a_thumbs_up_during_a_press_conference_in_davao_city.jpg)
What’s in the New South Korea-Philippines Shipbuilding Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new agreement highlights the continued inroads both countries are making in this realm.
![Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-13_15-37-24.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17347230174836.jpg)
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.
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