Philippines Defence News

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Philippine Navy Commisions First Rajah Sulayman-class OPV

24 Feb, 18:54

The Philippine Navy has announced the commissioning of the lead Rajah Sulayman-class OPV alongside the last Acero-class missile-carrying fast attack craft.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Philippine Navy’s New OPV Dons ASELSAN’s SMASH 200/30 RCWS

20 Jan, 11:49

BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) OPV of the Philippine Navy, built by ROK’s Hyundai Heavy Industries, has been seen fitted with ASELSAN’s SMASH 200/30 naval RCWS.

Weapon / Missile

Philippines deploys first BrahMos antiship missile battery

09 Nov, 17:37
5 mins

The Philippines has officially put its BrahMos coastal defence system into service, extending the Marine Corps’ reach to disputed waters near Scarborough Shoal.

Bilateral Relations

Philippines halts Israel defence deals, Türkiye is an option

18 Sep, 00:38
3 mins

The Philippines will not pursue new military agreements with Israel according to Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. This change may bring new options.

Weapon / Missile

USMC Deploys NMESIS Coastal Defence System in Philippines

18 Apr, 16:28
2 mins

The USMC has deployed the NMESIS unmanned coastal defence system fitted with NSM anti-ship missiles in the Philippines, marking the first deployment abroad.

Air Bilateral Relations

US Greenlights $5.6B F-16 Jet Deal to Philippines

03 Apr, 03:45
4 mins

The US Congress has approved a $5.6 billion potential F-16 fighter jet and equipment FMS to the Philippines to enhance military ties and regional security.

Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

SSB Strengthens Its International Presence with New Attachés

25 Mar, 17:15
3 mins

SSB appoints new attachés to embassies in Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria and the Philippines to advance military cooperation and defence industry ties.

Weapon / Missile Modernisation Navy / Maritime

Philippines Aims for Large-Scale Military Modernisation

15 Feb, 01:02
2 mins

More anti-ship missiles, submarines, and air defence systems are on the Philippines’ table to counter the increasing Chinese aggression in the Pacific.

Land Expo and Air Show

Nurol Makina Presents 4X4 Land Solution at ADAS 2024

26 Sep, 14:48
1 min

Turkish 4x4 armoured vehicle manufacturer Nurol Makina participates in the Asian Defence & Security (ADAS) 2024 Exhibition.

Air

Philippines Eyes 40 New Fighter Jets

30 Aug, 21:19
2 mins

Jets In response to growing tensions in the region, the Philippines has approved large-scale funding for defence, including new fighter jets.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

HHI Launches Philippinean Frigate with GÖKDENİZ CIWS

26 Jun, 22:18
2 mins

ASELSAN has confirmed the integration of GÖKDENİZ-100/35SA CIWS on the launching day of the Philippines’ future frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FF-06).

Weapon / Missile

Mysterious CIWS on Future Philipinean Frigate

15 Jun, 10:44
2 mins

BRP Miguel Malvar's (FF-06) frigate, which is under construction in ROK, Ulsan, was spotted with a mysterious CIWS, probably ASELSAN's GÖKDENİZ-100/35SA.