Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said the military would procure more missile systems, warships ...

The modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is vital to achieving the country’s credible defense ...

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday expressed confidence that the acquisition of an ...

In a statement on Saturday, April 5, Brawner said that the AFP will procure more missile systems, warships and fighter jets ...

The acquisition of F-16 fighter jets from the United States is part of the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the ...

The Marcos administration is committed to modernizing the country’s military, a Palace official said on Monday. Asked about Palace’s confidence in achieving credible and ...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is actively pursuing an accelerated modernization program focused on acquiring ...

The recent approval of the US State Department for the sale of 20 F-16s to the Philippines aligns with the Trump administration’s mantra of “deterrence through strength” – the same message that US ...

The AFP had said some projects under its modernization program would continue after the US exempted the $336-million fund from its foreign aid freeze.

It is not intended for any nation. It is merely part of the AFP Modernization Program,'' Malaya added. The Philippines plans to seek a long-term loan from Washington to acquire 20 "brand-new" F-16 ...

Domestic and international pressures may compel Marcos Jr. to continue the planned upgrades to the country’s armed forces.