Four Nations Conduct Historic Sea Strike Drill in Balikatan 41
Allied forces fired Japan’s Type 88 missile system at a decommissioned Philippine Navy vessel in the first-ever MARSTRIKE drill of its kind in Balikatan history.
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PMA Reveals Top 10 Graduates of ‘Talang Dangal’ Class of 2026
The Philippine Military Academy named its top 10 graduates of PMA Class of 2026 “Talang Dangal” during a ceremony in Baguio City on May 6, 2026.
Balikatan 41: PH-US Troops Drill CBRN, Jungle Ops Nationwide
Philippine and U.S. Army troops conduct CBRN, EOD, jungle survival, and pier survey drills as part of the 41st Balikatan exercise, wrapping up May 8.
Philippines and Japan Deepen Military Ties at Makati Summit
Philippines and Japan advance defense cooperation through new agreements and joint exercises, emphasizing shared commitment to regional stability.
Four-Nation Live Fire Drill Tests PH Coastal Defense in Ilocos Norte
Philippine and allied forces conducted a large-scale counter-landing exercise in Laoag, Ilocos Norte on May 4 as part of Balikatan 41-2026.
48th ASEAN Summit: 10,200+ Security Forces Mobilized in Cebu
Over 10,200 security personnel mobilized for 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Cebu, with send-off ceremony held at Mactan Shrine.
AFP Chief Honors 79IB Troops After Anti-NPA Strike in Negros Occidental
General Brawner commends Masaligan Battalion for successful anti-terrorism operation in Toboso, emphasizes community partnership for lasting peace.
AFP Chief Visits Tanjay as 302nd Brigade Marks 52 Years
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. joins 302nd Infantry Brigade’s 52nd founding anniversary celebration in Tanjay City.
Philippine Army, JGSDF Complete Historic Joint Live-Fire Training
Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted their first-ever combined live-fire exercise in Tarlac as part of Exercise Salaknib.
Manila-Based US Embassy Warns Americans of NPA Combat Zones
US Embassy warns Americans to avoid NPA areas after April 19 clash killed two US citizens in operations across Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, Samar.
