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Philippines military modernization
![Reinforcing the Philippines-US Alliance in an Age of Uncertainty Reinforcing the Philippines-US Alliance in an Age of Uncertainty](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-44050693404_fdb36d96e7_k.jpg)
Reinforcing the Philippines-US Alliance in an Age of Uncertainty
By Christian Vicedo
Recent engagements show that Philippines-U.S. security cooperation remains intact, but more can be done.
![A New Philippines Military Boost for RIMPAC 2020? A New Philippines Military Boost for RIMPAC 2020?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-rimpac.jpg)
A New Philippines Military Boost for RIMPAC 2020?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the suggestion that Manila could boost its participation next time around.
![What’s in the Philippine Navy’s New Missile Test? What’s in the Philippine Navy’s New Missile Test?](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 in the Philippine Navy’s New Missile Test?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a successful test of a new missile system.
![What’s Next for the Philippines’ Submarine Acquisition? What’s Next for the Philippines’ Submarine Acquisition?](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’ Submarine Acquisition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at where Manila is amid multiple rounds of headlines in the past few months.
![The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon? The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
The Future of Philippine Military Modernization Under Duterte: What’s on the Second Horizon?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what lies ahead in the coming years on this front.
![Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte? Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_15-50-03.jpg)
Is the Philippines Moving Closer to New Submarines Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the idea continues to be under consideration, the gap between aspiration and reality remains wide.
![Philippines Forges Ahead With Attack Helicopter Maintenance Philippines Forges Ahead With Attack Helicopter Maintenance](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 Forges Ahead With Attack Helicopter Maintenance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine Air Force’s move towards maintaining its combat helicopters marks a step forward for the country’s modernization efforts.
![Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles? Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-mpac.jpg)
Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent delivery has once again raised questions about future plans on this front.
![Philippines Gets New Israel Missile System for its Attack Craft Philippines Gets New Israel Missile System for its Attack Craft](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_13-46-19.jpg)
Philippines Gets New Israel Missile System for its Attack Craft
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state gets another boost to expand its naval capabilities.
![Frigates Launch Puts Philippines-South Korea Defense Relations into Focus Frigates Launch Puts Philippines-South Korea Defense Relations into Focus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_13-46-19.jpg)
Frigates Launch Puts Philippines-South Korea Defense Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip once again put the spotlight on the defense collaboration underway between the two countries.
![What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters? What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ronald__bato__dela_rosa_in_saf_uniform.jpg)
What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent delivery has put the spotlight on the growing role of the police force as well as a capability that has been the subject of recent controversy.
![What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command? What’s in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?](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 in the New Philippines Special Operations Command?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new development.