Reports surfaced that the Philippine military was “ ramping up” its military spending amid a rising threat from China most clearly manifested in the saber-rattling by the two sides in the South China Sea. While the reports provide important updates about the status of Philippine military modernization, it is important to put then in broader […]
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The Philippine Supreme Court ordered the government to defend the legality of recent joint military exercises with Japan following a petition by a left-wing political-party. A Japanese surveillance plane and about 200 troops held two days of joint training with the Philippine navy in May 2015 off the coast of western Palawan, an important island not […]
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines currently employs a small handful of different rifles, including American made M16, M4, CAR-15 and Philippine made PVAR rifles, which are all AR-15 variants as well as Heckler and Koch G36, Steyr AUG and IMI Galil rifles. In 2013, Remington has landed a contract to supply the Armed Forces of […]
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The Armed forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Hernando Iriberri said that the plans to buy shore-based missile systems for the military have not been “scrapped”, just postponed. “It appears the project was scrapped”. It was not scrapped, we just requested that it would be moved in second horizon . He also […]
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Commander Jonathan Odom an active duty judge advocate of the U.S. Navy and also server as oceans policy adviser in the office of the secretary of defense Discuss on how to improve and reduce the risk that arise from disputes. Highlights 6 ways rules based approach such as *Clarity of claims and more 12:33 Dr. […]
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This is the updated list of the World’s biggest mall. Wondering why the mall you expect is not in the list, just check and watch the video details. The mall is surveyed based on Gross Leasable Area.
Read MoreThe Philippines is looking for bidders after Night Fighting System with designated budget of Php 1.116 billion for 4,464 units. Night Fighting System that the Armed Forces of the Philippines are looking for are comprised of three major components mainly Night Vision Monocular (NVM), Infrared Aiming Device (IRAD), and Laser Zeroing Device (LZD). These three work […]
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The Japan Coast Guard currently operates 455 watercraft and 73 aircraft which 27 of them are fixed wing and 46 are Helicopters. The Shikishima class (PLH) of the Japan is the world’s largest patrol vessel. The Japan Coast Guard Watercraft Designation are the ff: PLH (Patrol Vessel Large With Helicopter) Displacement: 6,500 tons class PL […]
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Equip with highly advance sniper rifle, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier participate in Scout Sniper training in Camp Pendleton, California. Video Courtesy Japanese Scout Sniper Training, by Sgt James Pauly
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Testing the Accuracy! ? U.S. Marines together with Philippines armed force conduct live round mortar firing at Crow Valley, Tarlac Province, Philippines.
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The bilateral training event provided both rescue teams with a better understanding of how each other operates, and ensures mission accomplishment should they work side-by-side in the future. United States Air Force pararescuemen with 31st Rescue Squadron and members from the 505th Search and Rescue Group of the Philippine Air Force conducted a mass-casualty evacuation […]
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U.S Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 with Marine Aircraft Group-36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing depart from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma to Clark Air Base in the Philippines at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, A 2015. VMM-262 will be pre-staging aircraft in preparation to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
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The Philippine Government is planning to acquire 2 long range maritime patrol aircraft with the following details: 7 hours minimum endurance Equip with Satellite Communication System Equip with aerial surveillance camera capable of recording high definition videos 360 Radar Capability With the acquisition of two (2) long range maritime patrol, the Philippine Air Force […]
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MANILA, June 25, 2015(PNA) –The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday confirmed that the country is interested in acquiring P-3C “Orion” maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft from Japan. “We are interested in acquiring them (P-3Cs) especially if they become excess defense articles as we can acquire it at a very reasonable price which is […]
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The Philippine Army and Philippine Coast Guard are expected to receive 2 each of Sherpa C-23B+ aircraft from United States Army. The C-23 Sherpa is a medium lift transport aircraft, a kind of aircraft that can provide troops airdrop, cargo transport , and can be also converted paramedical evacuation. Video Courtesy: C-23 Sherpa Static Line […]
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The South Korea Government will provide Philippines a landing craft utility (LCU) including a number rubber boats and computers. If the deal runs smoothly, this ship will be receive by end of the year. This ship already arrive in the country. The South Korean landing craft unit (LCU), which was donated to the Philippine Navy […]
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United States Army and Philippine Marines conduct jungle warfare, survival training at Camp O’Donnell in Tarlac Province, Philippines as part of annual balikatan (shoulder to sholder) training exercise. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. bilateral exercise. Humanitarian assistance and training activities enable the Philippine and American service members to build lasting relationships, train together and provide […]
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