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Australia to Build Naval Fleet Worth US $65 Billion Dollars

Australia has announced an US $65 Billion shipbuilding package to construct new frigate and patrol boats locally, with a decision on an international supplier for replacement submarines to be made. The continuous shipbuilding proposal which involves the replacement of frigates, patrol boats and submarines over two decades, is expected by the government to keep 2,500 […]

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Philippines and US Marines Logistic Support

Philippines and U.S. Marines Develop Logistical Skills

The Marines partnered together for 10 days of training to share their knowledge of expeditionary logistics. The Marines trained bilaterally on vehicle recovery practical applications, preventative vehicle maintenance, heavy equipment operations, landing support techniques and wrecker vehicle capabilities. Philippine and U.S. Marines conduct bilateral logistics training at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2015. Includes […]

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Mischief Reef Occupation 1995 to present

How Dangerous the Island Building in South China Sea

The South China Sea is a major strategic waterway for trade and energy shipments to Asia’s major economies. It has been the focus of maritime disputes which have continued for more than six decades, with competing claims from China, Vietnam, the Philippines and others. In recent years, growing Chinese assertiveness in pressing its claims has […]

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USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)

Maritime Dispute – China Vs East and Southeast Asia Nations

Discusses the destabilizing action of China regarding its claim in South China. From occupation of Philippines controlled shoal, blocking of supply ship in Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal), declaring Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ ) in East China Sea,moving oil rig in disputed water and more. SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2015) The littoral combat […]

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Philippine Navy to Get Warship From Japan (JMSDF)

Japan government already provided a multi-billion pesos procurement of Philippine Coast Guard patrol ship. So at this time, is it possible for the Philippine Navy to get a warship from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force? In July 2014 the Japanese government approved the reinterpretation of its self-defense forces allowing them to defend other allies in case […]

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Philippine Marines

The Life of Philippine Marine Corps

SSgt. Ramir Sola, a squad leader with 12th Marine battalion of the Philippine Marine Corps talks about what it’s like being a Marine in the Filipino Armed Forces. Sola also speaks about his experience working with the U.S. Forces during Exercise Balikatan 2015 after conducting an air assault in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 2015. The […]

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Philippine Air Force Huey Helicopter

Philippine Air Force New Helicopter Not Defective

The Philippine Air Force denied allegations that five of its seven newly purchased helicopters were malfunctioning due to defects and missing parts when the military held flight demonstrations earlier this month. Philippine Air Force (PAF) used  two helicopters during the flight demonstration last July 2015 to demonstrated to the media and the public the similarities including […]

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Philippine Navy Frigates to be Equipped with Missile System

The BRP Gregorio del Pilar frigates is one of the two Philippine Navy flagships. The warship  arrived Tuesday in  Zamboanga  City as part of its routine patrol and port visits across the country. BRP Gregorio del Pilar are equipped with long range radar  that can detect other vessel in the vast sea,  an  armament of 25mm Mk. 38 Mod. […]

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Philippines New Naval Base on West Coast Palawan

Palawan is part of the main Philippine Islands chain and about 160 kilometers away from the disputed Spratly Islands where China is rapidly doing land reclamation in seven submerge reefs causing alarm among some Asian countries and drawing increasing International criticism including the United States. China defended its land reclamation in the Spratly Islands, saying […]

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Top 9 Philippine Navy Modernization Projects

The top 9  list of Philippine Air force modernization project. From acquisition of 5 naval helicopter, 3 multi purpose attack craft,  2 ASW Helicopter, a landing craft utility helicopter from South Korea, a Pohang Class Corvette , a tanker ship from PNOC, 2 units of strategic sea-lift vessel from Indonesia worth 4 billion pesos, frigates and […]

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Norwegian Epic

Top 10 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

Transportation is not the main purpose since cruise ships operate mostly on routes that return passengers to their originating port. Inside this 10th Largest cruise ship ever built, amenities such as entertainment hall, restaurant, casino, a pool, playground are all inside.  

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Philippine Air Force FA-50

Top 11 Philippine Air Force Modernization Projects

The top 11 list of Philippine Air force modernization project. From acquisition of two light lift aircraft CN212 PT Dirgantara Indonesia, to eight close air support aircraft bidding, a 21 units of huey from Rice Aircraft Services and Canadian Company Eagle Copters Ltd., to 3 medium lift aircraft, two C130 Hercules from United States, to […]

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