The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops ...

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces opened annual combat drills Monday that include repelling an island attack ...

Luzon said the troops sent to Basilan were from the 113th Division Reconnaissance Company (113DRC), a specialized unit under ...

Southeast Asia had its own terror network of violent Salafist extremists, which was connected to al Qaeda and focused on overthrowing ...

A rifle company of 150 to 200 Marines from Camp Pendleton is on the island of Mindanao training with Philippine troops ahead ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's "ironclad" commitment to a defence treaty with the Philippines on Friday and pledged to deploy advanced capabilities to its partner to ...

US Navy Photo Bilateral special forces training in Batanes, a Philippine island group between Luzon and Taiwan, was also announced as the scene of increased defense cooperation amid tensions in ...

Following the ceremony, the Philippine military christened three assault boats, anti-drone guns, special forces diving gear, anti-material rifles and a rigid hull inflatable boat slated for forces ...

Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido is actively working to strengthen the country’s defense cooperation with the ...

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats across the world, including China ...

The Philippine Coast Guard and its American counterpart held their eight-day Balikatan Exercise 40-25 Integration Training, which focused on maritime law and tactical enforcement.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during his visit to the Philippines on March 28, 2025. AP MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump ...