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Philippines military modernization
Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s capacity-building assistance is part of a broader trend of continued security cooperation in the Duterte era.
Russia-Philippines Military Ties Get an October Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This week saw both sides realize boosts they had been previewing in recent weeks.
ASEAN’s Post-Marawi Islamic State Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even as the battle for Marawi winds down, the wider war against the terror group and its affiliates continues.
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.
Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The personnel change comes at a critical time in the country’s security and ongoing defense modernization.
What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at one indicator of a key defense relationship.
Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the appointment and what it means.
Warship Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are getting ready to hold the next iteration of a maritime training activity.
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.
Where Is the Philippines Coast Guard in its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where the institution features in the Duterte administration’s plans.
US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington takes another step to boost Manila’s capabilities.
What Will Australia’s New Military Terror Aid to the Philippines Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though details remain to be worked out, the general shape of Canberra’s deepening security role is becoming increasingly clearer.