The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Nov. 29, that it has strengthened its aerial surveillance capabilities with a specialized drone training from the Australian government as part of ongoing efforts between the two countries to enhance maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities....
The Philippine Navy (PN) highlighted its expanding capabilities in drone warfare and unmanned systems as it opened its first-ever Drone Warfare Summit 2025 on Monday, Oct. 27, in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City. The three-day event, organized by the Philippine Fleet (PF) in partnership with...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera has officially launched its drone unit during a ceremony at the Masigasig Grandstand in this camp. The Smart Quadrotor Unit for Advanced Deployment, Detection, Reconnaissance, Observation, and Networked Enforcement (Squadrone) uses...
A suspected underwater drone with Chinese markings was found by local fishermen in coastal waters off Linapacan, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 30, raising fears that it may have been used in illegal marine research in Philippine waters. The approximately...
The Philippine Army (PA) has been steadily expanding the unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability of its reserve force, underscoring the service’s shift toward modernization and a stronger role in external defense. PA Commanding General Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete witnessed a drone capability...
BACOLOD CITY – To strengthen real-time situational awareness and ensure swift law enforcement response during the upcoming MassKara Festival, the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is maximizing the use of drone technology to support its five-minute response time (5MRT)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intensified its patrol operations in Batanes after it monitored three China Coast Guard (CCG) ships that appeared to be “bracketing” the island province from Taiwan on Friday, Aug. 8. The PCG’s light utility Islander aircraft departed Manila at 6 a.m. and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) finally used its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to hasten the search for the remains of missing cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros) in Taal Lake, Batangas on Tuesday, July 15. The submersible drone arrived at the diving site in Brgy. Balakilong, Laurel, Batangas...
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino today called for greater vigilance, following the latest findings disclosed by the Philippine Navy (PN). Senate Majority Leader Francis 'TOL' Tolentino and Senator Robin Padilla confer with the three Masbate fishermen – Jojo Cantela, Rodnie...
Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy spokesperson for West Philippine Sea, presents updates on submersible drones found in various areas in the Philippines since 2022, during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 15, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
The Australian government donated P34 million worth of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones and operator training package to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, April 8, to bolster its strategic maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil...
BYD cars are already quite desirable on their own, however the company has just teamed up with drone-maker DJI, to offer something even more desirable: a roof-mount that houses a drone that can follow the car. Called the Ling Yuan system, which translates to ‘Spirit Kite’, this US$2,200...
