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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.
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.
Jul 4, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The damage resulting from China Coast Guard’s violent encounter with personnel of the Philippine Navy on a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea last June 17 amounted to P60 million, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 18, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese forces seized two Philippine rubber boats that were delivering food and other supplies to a military outpost in a disputed South China Sea shoal in a tense confrontation in which some Filipino navy personnel were injured, Philippine security officials said Tuesday.
Jun 20, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — Despite acting like a “band of barbarians” in the West Philippine Sea, the country’s navy said it will not fire the first bullet against China Coast Guard (CCG).
Jul 13, 2023 · Navy Group is offering the Philippines at least two units of the Scorpene Submarine, which Beurepaire said is the minimum. Should a formal contract be signed for the Philippine government to purchase these submarines, delivery is not expected until five or six years after.
