US says military exercises with Philippines 'purely defensive', for force readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises are longstanding, "purely defensive" and intended to maintain force readiness and preserve regional security, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.
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AFP shifts focus to external defense as CPP-NPA front down to 1
No guerrilla fronts remain active across the country today. Only seven weakened groups remain to be dismantled, and they are the subject of focused operations. But along with the assertion of ...
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PH, French militaries eye expanded defense cooperation
The Philippines and France militaries are planning to expand their defense ties and bilateral cooperation. This was after ...
Manila Standard1d
Philippines, France explore military collaboration
French Joint Commander for Asia Pacific Rear Admiral Guillaume Pinget visited the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on ...
Manila Standard1d
AFP eyes more weapons, wants SoKor in the ‘Squad’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) plans to shore up its weapons inventory with the acquisition of two submarines and ...
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Chinese navy ships spotted in PH-US-Canada patrols in West PH Sea
Three People’s Liberation Army Navy ships, one oceanographic surveillance ship, and one helicopter were monitored from a ...