MV-22 Tiltrotor Ospreys flew in dropping off infantry men from 4th Marine Regiment along with their Filipino counterparts into the valley to start the field training exercise Combined Vigilance. United States and Philippine Marines conduct a regimental aerial assault into Crow Valley, Philippines, during exercise Balikatan 2015. The large scale exercise in Crow Valley is […]
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To response and avoid any casualty during convoy ambush, the Philippine Marines and United States marines conduct convoy training at Camp O’Donnell in Tarlac Province, Philippines. The training include aggressive response during ambush…
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A-10 thunderbolt Close Air Support, Amphibious Landing Vehicle (AAV-7s) support, howitzer, troops reinforcement and more, all in United States and Philippines Military combined armed live firing exercise Balikatan 2015. The event showcased the orchestration of air and ground troops to seize an objective.
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The Philippine Coast Guard is expecting an 82 meters Offshore Patrol Vessel and 4 unit 24 meters fast craft worth 5 Billion from France. In 2013, the La Tapaguese Patrol Ship of French Navy is one of the most reported possible acquisition of PCG; unfortunately the deal is…
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The Philippine Air Force firefighters train side by side with US Marines rescue and firefighting specialist to respond simulated engine failure and fire. An F/A-18C Hornet conduct an arrested landing at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines. The arresting equipment is a mechanical system used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands. The […]
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Peter Dutton, Director of China Maritime Studies Institute in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies of the Naval War College, speaks with Ernest Bower, Director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, about the conflicting claims over the South China Sea and what that means for international relations. Discusses the 9 dash line of China, China’s […]
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In August 2014 Seven companies attended the bidding of 5.98 Billion Pesos Brand new Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft. By June 2015, a news surface that the Philippine Government may acquire up to 4 P-3 Orion Aircraft from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force through excess defense articles .
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A partnership and responsibility of US Marine Expeditionary Force in Asia Pacific Region including the Philippines. III Marine Expeditionary Force unit for Balikatan 2015, 3rd Marine Division Formed III MEF Forward, augmented by 3rd Marine Logistics Group and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Australia has announced an US $65 Billion shipbuilding package to construct new frigate and patrol boats locally, with a decision on an international supplier for replacement submarines to be made. The continuous shipbuilding proposal which involves the replacement of frigates, patrol boats and submarines over two decades, is expected by the government to keep 2,500 […]
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The Marines partnered together for 10 days of training to share their knowledge of expeditionary logistics. The Marines trained bilaterally on vehicle recovery practical applications, preventative vehicle maintenance, heavy equipment operations, landing support techniques and wrecker vehicle capabilities. Philippine and U.S. Marines conduct bilateral logistics training at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2015. Includes […]
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The South China Sea is a major strategic waterway for trade and energy shipments to Asia’s major economies. It has been the focus of maritime disputes which have continued for more than six decades, with competing claims from China, Vietnam, the Philippines and others. In recent years, growing Chinese assertiveness in pressing its claims has […]
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Discusses the destabilizing action of China regarding its claim in South China. From occupation of Philippines controlled shoal, blocking of supply ship in Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal), declaring Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ ) in East China Sea,moving oil rig in disputed water and more. SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2015) The littoral combat […]
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Mischief reef (Kagitingan reef) is controlled by the Philippines until China takeover the area in February 1995. How the Philippines can take back this reef? When China massively reclaim the area! When the Philippines Armed Forces unable to patrol due to monsoon season, China slowly annexed the reef by building a structure and insisting its […]
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Japan government already provided a multi-billion pesos procurement of Philippine Coast Guard patrol ship. So at this time, is it possible for the Philippine Navy to get a warship from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force? In July 2014 the Japanese government approved the reinterpretation of its self-defense forces allowing them to defend other allies in case […]
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The Philippine Coast Guard boats are manned by 25 crewmen, and the vessel replicate the design based on the Bizan class used by the Japanese Coast Guard. Powered by two MTU 12V 4000 M93L engines, the MRRV’s cruising speed is 15 knots and it has a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
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An update of Philippine Army shore based missile defense system acquisition. Since 2013 a news report of anti-aircraft guided missiles and at the same year a report of Shore based missile defense system confirmed by the the Philippine Government. To view the detailed info of the acquisition – Shore based missile realignment
Read More SSgt. Ramir Sola, a squad leader with 12th Marine battalion of the Philippine Marine Corps talks about what it’s like being a Marine in the Filipino Armed Forces. Sola also speaks about his experience working with the U.S. Forces during Exercise Balikatan 2015 after conducting an air assault in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 2015. The […]
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The Philippine Air Force denied allegations that five of its seven newly purchased helicopters were malfunctioning due to defects and missing parts when the military held flight demonstrations earlier this month. Philippine Air Force (PAF) used two helicopters during the flight demonstration last July 2015 to demonstrated to the media and the public the similarities including […]
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