MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he is willing to send Filipino troops to Jordan to fight the Islamic State. “And of course, I said, I’ll leave you my guarantee that we will be friends and we will nurse and nurture it fully so that someday my people can really say that you […]
Amur 6×6 Vehicle – Duterte visits Gaia Automotive
One of the most interesting vehicles for me in the product line of Gaia Automotive Industries Ltd is the Amur 6×6 vehicle. Gaia Automotive Industries is an Israeli company that will be marketing and promoting their Tactical vehicles in the Philippines as reported during Duterte’s visit to Israel. The Amur 6×6 is strong enough to […]
Duterte to military: Buy intel equipment only from Israel
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he wants the Philippine military to get intelligence gathering equipment only from Israel. Duterte made this comment as he met with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on the third day of his official trip to the Jewish state. “My order to my military [is] that in terms of […]
Gov’t wants PH-China WPS deal sealed before PRRD term ends
MANILA— While China and the Philippines agreed not to rush the negotiations on the joint exploration and development in the West Philippine Sea, the Duterte administration is keen on starting the partnership before the term of President Rodrigo Duterte (PRRD) ends. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano relayed this to China State Counsellor Wang Yi […]
Proposed 2019 defense budget higher amid budget cuts in other agencies
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 30) — The proposed 2019 defense budget for the Department of National Defense (DND) is ₱251 billion, ₱49 billion higher than their current defense budget. ₱183 billion was allocated to personnel services — to increase the compensation for civilian and military personnel, as well as to provide for a pension […]
“BORACAY” arrived in Manila
The “BORACAY” travel is over! We are glad to announce that the First Fast Patrol Boat type OCEA FPB 72 MKII “BORACAY”, arrived on August 6th 2018 at Subic. She has been transferred to Philippines Coast Guard in Manila on the August 17th 2018. It was a great pleasure after two months on the cargo to see […]
DND chief: Navy should have been strongest of all military services
MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) should have been always the strongest service in the military. This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on his speech welcoming the arrival of the PN contingent on the just-concluded “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) exercises in Hawaii at Pier 13, South Harbor Manila, Monday. […]
Three Navy vessels, more troops to take part in next RIMPAC —DND
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday said the Armed Forces of the Philippines would deploy at least three Navy vessels and more personnel from all branches of the military if the AFP would again be invited to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. “This is a very good exposure for our defense […]
Duterte to accept US offers for AFP if done ‘in good faith’
President Duterte is still not keen on accepting the offer made by the United States for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) unless he is sure that the act is done in good faith. Duterte made the statement after he revealed that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Commerce […]
PH mulls buying aircraft, submarine from Russia – Defense chief Lorenzana
MOSCOW – The Philippine government is studying the procurement from Russia of a helicopter, trainer planes and submarine for the military, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. A technical working group from the Philippine Air Force will go to Moscow to study the plan and make a recommendation, Lorenzana told ABS-CBN News on Tuesday at the […]
If we have submarines, no country will bully us again — Empedrad
Philippine Navy Chief Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad expressed belief that no country can ever bully the Philippines again once they acquire submarines as part of their modernization program. In an interview, Empedrad said as a Maritime nation the country needs submarines to help protect our territorial waters and EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) from other countries […]
Lorenzana in Moscow to discuss areas of PH-Russia defense cooperation
MANILA — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is now in Moscow, Russia to discuss possible areas of cooperation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu. This was disclosed by DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong late Monday when asked about Lorenzana’s visit to Russia. “The SND (Secretary of National Defense) is in Moscow upon the invitation […]
HIANG brings high level air defense expertise to Philippine engagement
The Hawaii Air National Guard has had a long relationship with the Philippine Air Force. For the past six years the HIANG has been sharing air defense expertise with the PAF, as they undergo enhancements to their air defense capabilities. A team of HIANG air defense experts traveled to various air bases in the Philippines […]
The Blessing Ceremony of a newly maintained and painted Nomad aircraft of the Philippine Air Force
The 220th Airlift Wing conducted a blessing ceremony of the Nomad N-22C aircraft with tail number 87 last August 03, 2018 at the 220th AW Hangar with the Wing Commander BRIGADIER GENERAL STEPHEN P PARREÑO AFP as host. The Nomad aircraft play a major role in the conduct of light lift operations for years now such […]
China invades Philippines-occupied island in disputed sea, US says it will help ally
Manila, Philippines — The United States will be “a very good ally” to the Philippines in responding to territorial conflicts in the South China Sea, a US defense official said Thursday. Randall Schriver, assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs, gave the assurance as tensions rise over China’s aggressive stance towards its […]
Philippine Government considers Russian loan to support submarine procurement
Russia has newly offered the Philippine Government an economic package to support its potential acquisition of Kilo-class submarines, Arsenio Andolong, the chief of public affairs at the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND), told Jane’s on 14 August. He said the offer was made to the Philippine government recently and consists of a soft loan that would […]
PH troops compete at International Army Games in Belarus
MINSK, Belarus – Members of the Philippine Army recently competed at the International Army Games, a multi-event military competition held simultaneously in six countries from July 28 to August 11. Eighteen countries battled it out in the event held in Russia, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Iran. The Philippine contingent bagged 12th place in the […]
Austal to build six 80-meter OPVs for the Philippine Navy
Australian shipbuilder Austal will be delivering six offshore patrol vessels for the Philippine Navy, the company confirmed on August 13. The confirmation follows Philippine media reports from August 11, which said the Defence Secretary of the Philippines government, Delfin Lorenzana, announced that the Australian company would be delivering the vessels from its shipyard in Cebu. […]
Paveway Laser Guided Bombs for the Philippines
The United States Department of Defense reports that Raytheon has been awarded a contract for the delivery of Paveway Laser Guided Bombs for the Philippines. The exact model and quantities have not been revealed, though. I am quoting the relevant part of the article below: Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded an $110,000,000 total-package […]
Duterte wants military to get Submarines from Russia
The Philippine Navy will be getting a major upgrade on its capability with the planned procurement of two Russian subs and more missile systems for the upcoming naval assets, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Thursday. According to Lorenzana, the Department of National Defense (DND) was likely to procure its first-ever submarines from Russia, which […]
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