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THE Philippine Navy celebrated its 127th anniversary at the Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales on May 20, 2025 with the theme, "Philippine Navy: Addressing challenges, promoting regional stability ...
The Philippine Navy is set to open a series of naval bases as it bolsters its modernisation efforts, with one of the facilities near a former American military stronghold raising the potential of ...
Screenshot from RTVM stream The Philippine Navy commissioned its first guided-missile frigate and showcased American-provided unmanned surface vessels at Naval Operating Base Subic during ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy announced on Tuesday that its ... assets present during the exercise were RP Antonio Luna (FF151), MUARS Flight Bravo’s Scan Eagle ISR UAS, missile ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy will soon expand its naval force units overseeing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and waters near Taiwan to better defend the country’s interests amid China’s ...
THE Philippine Navy ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) marked its 4th commissioning anniversary, celebrating its vital role in maritime defense and national service. Since its commissioning in 2021, the ...
The Philippine Navy’s chief, Vice-Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, confirmed on Monday the impending arrival of the 3,200-tonne BRP Miguel Malvar early next month and the BRP Diego Silang ...
A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea, prompting the Filipino pilot to warn by radio ...
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine navy said on Friday its ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and ...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the South China Sea off the country’s western ...
The drills included the Philippine Navy's BRP Antonio Luna (FF151), BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35), an AW109 helicopter, and Philippine Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) assets. The AFP said the United ...