Sabrah light tanks were delivered at the Philippine port of Subic
A minimum of ten more tracked vehicles, including Israeli Sabrah light tanks and a command vehicle, have been…
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Philippine FA-50PH shot down F-22 Raptor ‘on the right turn’
The F-22 Raptor, the stealth aircraft designed for breaching enemy air defenses, encountered a formidable adversary…
French Scorpène-class sub will boost Philippine Navy’s capability
French Scorpène-class sub will boost Philippine Navy's capability. In a bold display of determination, Philippines…
US may offer Philippines F-16 Block 50 with Block 70’s avionics
The US is considering an option to reduce the price to the Philippines. Sources say Lockheed Martin is preparing to…
After the Philippines and Japan, Taiwan may also store US ammunition
As a "nightmare for China", the online publication Eur Asian Times describes the possibility of Taiwan becoming a…
Gripen vs F-16 for the Philippines: JAS-39 may have the edge
The Philippines needs 4th generation fighters to deal with some foreign claims such as those of China. F16 and…
Philippines acquired Elbit Systems’ 105mm Sabrah light tank
The Philippine Army has already adopted its newest light tank, the Israeli Elbit Systems' Sabrah. This information…
Half Philippine fighters grounded, FA-50PH spare parts issues
The Philippine Air Force is experiencing problems after having to ground half of its equipment. There is a shortage…
Philippines gets 130mm K-136 artillery: WH with 16,000 steel balls
The Philippines will receive a donation of 22 K-136 Kooryong rocket artillery systems from South Korea, the…
Philippines received T129 helo – 20mm cannon, 160mm ATGMs
The first T129 helicopters, manufactured by TAI for the Philippine Air Force, took off on March 8,…
BrahMos with semi-armor-piercing warhead goes to the Philippines
The Philippines has decided to buy from India coastal defense missile systems BrahMos with missiles capable of…
First-time export: Israel sells Sabrah hybrid tank with 105-mm gun
As a base for its first light tank, Israel used the BMP ASCOD and added a module with a 105-mm cannon of its…
Philippines buys Turkish T129 helicopters with US-made engine
Philippine Air Force has ordered the delivery of six T129 reconnaissance and strikes Turkish helicopters, learned…
Philippines pays $2,6B for highly sophisticated F-16 fighters
The Philippines is buying F-16 Block 70/72 fighters, anti-ship and infrared missiles for $2,6B from the US. Read…
US warns China of aggressive action against the Philippines
When, in 1994, Beijing sent its maritime militia to the vicinity of their owned Mischief Reef, the Philippines…
Philippines is close to deciding whether to buy 16 Mil Mi-171 helicopters
The Philippines is close to deciding whether to purchase 16 Mil Mi-171 helicopters from Russia to meet a…
Philippines receives Brazilian Guarani 6×6 wheeled combat vehicles
According to media reports, the Brazilian company Iveco Defesa , under the concluded agreement, provided the…
Israel is about to sell Sabrah light tanks to the Philippine land forces
As reported by the Israeli media, the Elbit Systems concern in cooperation with General Dynamics European Land…
The Philippines is in talks to buy anti-ship missiles BrahMos from India
India and the Philippines are negotiating the purchase of a number of defense platforms from India, including…