Philippine President appoints new Navy Chief - Naval News
Nov 15, 2024 · The Philippine president on Friday appointed the Navy's Vice Commander as the new navy chief who vowed to embrace the role and prepare for an expanded focus on external defense operations amid China's increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea.
Philippines expanding naval bases to bolster defense posture
Nov 24, 2024 · Built in March 2022 to provide base and combat support to the Philippine Navy, the NOB inside the shipyard left by Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines, is just 150 nautical Miles from Scarborough Shoal and six hours away from the ship’s response at 25 knots if something happens in the disputed shoal, a highly contested ...
Philippines Starts Latest Naval Modernization Attempt Amid ... - USNI News
Feb 28, 2024 · Amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea with China and fears of how a conflict over Taiwan could jeopardize the country’s territories in the Luzon Strait, the Philippines is looking to prioritize its naval forces in a revised military modernization plan.
Navy buying 2 more warships, 6 patrol vessels - Manila Standard
5 days ago · THE Philippine Navy is poised to beef up its fleet with the forthcoming acquisition of two more Corvette warships and six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) under the military’s modernization program. “We have more on the pipeline, two more Corvettes and six OPVs,” Philippine Navy spokesman for the West Philippines Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy ...
Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized 2 navy boats in …
Jun 18, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese forces seized two Philippine rubber boats that were delivering food and other supplies to a military outpost in a disputed South China Sea shoal in a tense confrontation in which some Filipino navy personnel were injured, Philippine security officials said Tuesday.
South China Sea: On board an outnumbered Philippine ship facing ... - CNN
Mar 6, 2024 · As dawn slowly broke on the horizon, a large fleet of Chinese vessels came into view from the deck of a Philippine Coast Guard ship as it entered the contested waters of the South China Sea.
A Modernizing Force: An Interview with Philippine Navy Chief Adaci
Sep 29, 2024 · MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Vice Admiral Toribo Adaci Jr. became Philippine Navy Chief in 2022, a force that had begun to modernize as the country shifted its focus from land-based counter-insurgency to maritime and aerial territorial defense.
Philippine Navy - Modern & Multi Capable Navy 2028
The Philippine Navy, founded on May 20, 1898, serves as the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is responsible for naval warfare operations, maritime patrol missions, and safeguarding the country's maritime interests. Additionally, the Navy engages in anti-piracy missions and deploys naval assets for humanitarian ...
Philippines Stands Firm in West Philippine Sea Despite China's …
5 days ago · The navy official’s remarks came following the reported aggression of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel against the Philippine Coast Guard last week. The National Security Council (NSC) earlier lamented it was the “first time” a Chinese warship was involved in a direct confrontation with Philippine vessels as close ...
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea - AP News
Apr 22, 2024 · American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing.