The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday, Nov. 11, that it has focused its full strength on humanitarian and disaster response (HADR) operations in the aftermath of Super Typhoon “Uwan” after the suspension of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA.” As of Nov. 10,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) suspended the field training component of its annual joint military drills, AJEX DAGIT-PA 09-2025, as it redirected troops and resources to respond to the potential devastation of Super Typhoon “Uwan” on Sunday, Nov. 9. In a statement, the AFP said the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. underscored the need for the military to be capable of defending the country on its own in the opening stages of any potential conflict even as the nation continues to modernize and strengthen defense cooperation with...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel carry out a live-fire demonstration as part of the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA in Aborlan, Palawan from Nov. 9 to 10, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Monday, Nov. 11, that it has conducted a series of...
Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel test their firepower during the previous iteration of Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA. (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) launched on Monday, Nov. 4, a multi-service exercise involving its major service...
DND Senior Usec. Irineo Espino (seond from left) leads the furling of the flag of the AFP Joint Exercise Dagat-Langit-Lupa (AJEX DAGITPA) during its closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officially...
Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel fire the Soltam M-71 artilleries during a combined arms live fire exercise in Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Nov. 15, 2023 as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise (AJEX) Dagat-Langit-Lupa (DAGITPA). (Photo by AFP Public Affairs Office) The...
PCG vessel BRP Malapascua sails off Ilocos Norte on Nov. 11, 2023 as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) carried out a field training exercise (FTX) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to...
AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (second from left) leads the unveiling of the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA flag during the training's opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) launched on Monday, Nov. 6, an...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has achieved its target of enhancing the interoperability and readiness in joint operations of its major service commands as it concluded the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA” on Friday, Nov. 18. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP...
The excellence and tenacity of Philippine Army (PA) personnel was on full display during the conduct of a combined arms and littoral live fire exercise (CALLFEX) and urban operations demonstration in Rizal, Palawan on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Philippine Army troops execute a plan during the urban...
The Philippine Navy Islander (NV 314) took flight in the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA” 2022 in Palawan, making it the oldest aircraft to participate in the AFP-wide drills. Photo by Western Command The Islander was flown by no less than Western...