US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson is expecting to "see more" maritime activities, including naval exercises and joint sails, between the two countries as she described the partnership between Manila and Washington as having "greater coordination" than ever. While "joint patrols" in...
Two Japanese navy vessels arrived in Manila on Friday, Aug. 25, for a five-month-long maritime exercises among Japanese, Filipino, American and Australian troops to show Japan's allied countries' deterrence against challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. JS Izumo (DDH-183) and JS Samidare (DD-106)...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will look into China’s proposal for the conduct of joint exercises with its military although some social media users appear cold to the idea due to the latter’s aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). *AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
Philippine and US troops will conduct military exercises starting Thursday, July 6, focusing on mutual defense, strengthening relationships and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. According to the US Embassy in Manila, service members of both countries will conduct a range of interoperability...
More than 150 soldiers from the Philippine Army (PA) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) gathered in Tanay, Rizal on Monday, May 15, for the commencement of the Philippine-Australia Army-to-Army Exercise (PAAAE) “Kasangga” 23-2. (Courtesy of Philippine Army) A total of 114 soldiers from...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) recently trained together on maintaining AIM-9 missile launchers as part of the ongoing Cope Thunder 23-1 Exercise. (Maintenance officers, technicians, and specialists from the Philippine Air Force and United States Pacific Air...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces' 38th Balikatan Exercises 2023 have taken a significant step towards improving the lives of the residents of Barangay San Joaquin, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. A newly constructed health care center opened...
ILOILO CITY – Filipino and American soldiers built a multi-purpose hall at the Inabasan Elementary School in Sibalom town, Antique province as part of the “Balikatan” military exercises that ended last Friday. FILIPINO and American soldiers grace the blessing of the multi-purpose hall at...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The combined information and effects fusion center were cited as the key to the successful conduct of the Combined Joint Littoral Live Fire Exercise (CJLLFEX) on Wednesday, April 26, according to Commodore Karl A. Decapia, Joint Task Force-Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom)...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac – Combined troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces (USAF) have completed a community healthcare facility in Barangay Suklayin, Baler, Aurora, as part of the Engineering Civic Action Project (ENCAP) of Balikatan 38-23. Major Anthony...
The Philippines and the United States have agreed to finalize their plans of conducting joint naval sails in the waters encompassing the Indo-Pacific region, the Department of National Defense (DND) bared Saturday, April 29. (President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnesses the sinking exercise between the...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson lauded the success of the largest war games between the Philippines and the United States this year, which were highlighted by an "innovation" in the "evolution" of Washington and Manila's military ties. At the conclusion of the 38th...