Factors such as maintenance costs and system upgrades will determine the true value of the Abukuma-class vessels’ transfer, ...

MANILA, Philippines – In the latest Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) between the Philippines and Japan, the most notable drill was not for the naked eye to see: an anti-submarine warfare ...

Japan is in talks with the Philippines over a potential transfer of used navy destroyers and training aircraft, as part of ...

Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China's maritime expansion, ...

ABOARD THE BRP MIGUEL MALVAR – The Philippine Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) held anti-submarine and cross-deck landing drills in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday ...

The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday exploratory discussions with Japan on the possible transfer of Abukuma-class ...

Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito on Sunday welcomed Japan’s decision to transfer six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to ...

During the joint exercises, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) utilized an anti-submarine helicopter, the BRP Miguel Malvar, a Philippine Air Force C-208 aircraft and Search and Rescue units.

The Philippines is enhancing its naval power by acquiring new warships and second-hand vessels from its allies and partners.

Japan is reportedly planning to send used navy destroyers to the Philippines to boost maritime defense against China, ...

The Philippines on Sunday confirmed that Japan will transfer several of its used naval ships to Manila amid efforts to ...

The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday confirmed the "possible transfer" of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s ...