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Feb 28, 2024 · AFP Photo. Amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea with China and fears of how a conflict over Taiwan could jeopardize the country’s territories in the Luzon Strait, the Philippines is looking to prioritize its naval forces in a revised military modernization plan.
Latest News and Events. PH Navy celebrates promotion of 71 new Chief Petty Officers. 📅 July 15, 2024. The Philippine Navy recently held a shakedown ceremony to honor the promotion of 71 new Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) at Naval Station Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Feb 6, 2024 · The Philippines has confirmed that it will acquire submarines for its fleet as part of efforts to strengthen its territorial defense amid China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea. Jeoffrey Maitem 06 Feb 2024.
May 8, 2024 · The Philippine Navy sank a decommissioned tanker in the South China Sea with an anti-ship cruise missile during Balikatan 2024’s climactic maritime strike exercise on Wednesday morning.
Jun 17, 2024 · A Philippine sailor suffered severe injuries when Chinese forces blocked an Armed Forces of the Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea, Pentagon officials confirmed to USNI News.
Nov 24, 2021 · It has become official that the Philippine Navy will acquire the former (now decommissioned) Pohang-class corvette ROKS Andong (PCC-771). It will be delivered to the Philippine Navy at the end of this year or in the beginning of 2022.
Dec 26, 2023 · MANILA – The year 2023 has proven to be a smooth sailing journey for the Philippine Navy’s (PN) modernization program aimed at acquiring state-of-the-art assets that would help protect the country’s vast waters from various threats.
Sep 7, 2023 · In a statement provided to Naval News on September 6, Naval Group confirmed the anti-torpedo reaction module was successfully installed into the C-Guard decoy launching system of the Philippe Navy’s two Jose Rizal class frigates.
Jun 20, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military chief demanded Wednesday that China return several rifles and equipment seized by the Chinese coast guard in a disputed shoal and pay for damages in...
Nov 29, 2022 · The Philippine navy has announced plans to buy another 15 Israeli-made fast gunboats to stiffen its deterrence against foreign incursions into its sprawling territorial waters.
