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Philippines Navy
![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.
![Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-01-14-052605.jpg)
Philippines Confirms Purchase of BrahMos Supersonic Missile System
By Sebastian Strangio
The long-expected acquisition marks the latest evolution of Southeast Asia's naval arms competition.
![South Korea’s Naval Shipbuilders Are Stepping Up in Southeast Asia South Korea’s Naval Shipbuilders Are Stepping Up in Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-01-11-064932.jpg)
South Korea’s Naval Shipbuilders Are Stepping Up in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Unresolved disputes have prompted the region to look to Seoul to acquire stronger maritime deterrents.
![Philippine Supply Boats Reach Marines at China-guarded Shoal Philippine Supply Boats Reach Marines at China-guarded Shoal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-11-23-130216.png)
Philippine Supply Boats Reach Marines at China-guarded Shoal
By Jim Gomez
According to the Philippines' defense secretary, the resupply boats reached the shoal without a Philippine military escort in accordance with a Chinese request.
![What Does a New Philippines Navy Chief Mean for the Country’s Security? What Does a New Philippines Navy Chief Mean for the Country’s Security?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-rimpac.jpg)
What Does a New Philippines Navy Chief Mean for the Country’s Security?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the appointment.
![What’s in the First Philippines Navy-Coast Guard Joint Exercise? What’s in the First Philippines Navy-Coast Guard Joint Exercise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-11_14-38-43.jpg)
What’s in the First Philippines Navy-Coast Guard Joint Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The notable first highlighted ongoing efforts to promote better interagency collaboration in the Southeast Asian state.
![New Vessel Arrival Highlights Philippine Naval Modernization New Vessel Arrival Highlights Philippine Naval Modernization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-conrado-yap.jpg)
New Vessel Arrival Highlights Philippine Naval Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The arrival of a donated South Korean vessel spotlighted the Southeast Asian state’s ongoing efforts to develop its capabilities in this realm.
![Philippine Naval Modernization Under Duterte in the Spotlight with Anniversary Celebrations Philippine Naval Modernization Under Duterte in the Spotlight with Anniversary Celebrations](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)
Philippine Naval Modernization Under Duterte in the Spotlight with Anniversary Celebrations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent event provided a closer look at what lies ahead for Manila’s maritime capabilities.
![What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters? What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters?](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’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies ahead for a notable boost for Manila’s capabilities.
![What’s in the New China Navy Philippines Visit? What’s in the New China Navy Philippines Visit?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-china-warship.jpg)
What’s in the New China Navy Philippines Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted the ongoing activity in the defense domain that has taken off in the Duterte era.
![When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return? When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-18_14-44-49.jpg)
When Will the Damaged Philippines Warship Return?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite ongoing challenges, suggestions are that the vessel will likely be available before the end of the year.
![New Navy Visit Highlights Russia-Philippines Military Ties New Navy Visit Highlights Russia-Philippines Military Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-russia-philippines.jpg)
New Navy Visit Highlights Russia-Philippines Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by the two sides to make advances in their defense ties.
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