Looking toward Horizon 3 of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program, the Philippine Army has outlined several high-priority acquisitions that will dramatically ...

Manila is seeking to take a major step forward in the modernization of its armed forces, but current economic ... with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military ...

But we should not lose sight of our priorities” Why does the Armed Forces of the Philippines want to significantly ramp up modernization efforts? This ...

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday expressed confidence that the acquisition of an ...

The Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act aims to support the country's military modernization drive ... boats come within five meters of the Philippine outpost at Second Thomas Shoal.

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen ... of the military and would “significantly ramp up its modernization efforts.” “We are looking at acquiring more missile ...

“The acquisition started in 2021, as part of the Second Horizon of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program. The project was awarded to Lockheed Martin, an American ...

that the U.S. would abide by its treaty commitment to defend the Philippines in case Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including in the South China Sea. On Sunday, U.S., Australian and ...