“Philippines to pour ₱40 billion ($700 million) into a new squadron of next-generation FA-50 fighter jets.” One bold message: The Philippines is done playing defense, it’s taking control of the…
In today’s increasingly contested maritime environment, naval power is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially for an archipelagic nation like the Philippines. With over 7,000 islands to defend…
Luzon’s skies have turned into a battleground, and it’s not just for show. This is a power move with consequences that stretch far beyond the Philippines. Dozens of U.S. helicopters,…
Imagine a domino effect spreading across the vast Indo-Pacific. The first tile to fall? Taiwan. If this vibrant democracy were to collapse, the shockwaves wouldn’t just be political—they’d be seismic,…
“A nation’s strength lies not just in its army, but in the control of its seas.” This paraphrase of Alfred Thayer Mahan, the great naval strategist, rings with profound relevance…
In 1521, the famed Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippine archipelago, unknowingly charting a course through waters that, five centuries later, would become one of Asia’s most volatile…
“This is the future of defense.” As the words echoed across the training grounds of Balikatan 25, the revolutionary Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) fired its first rounds in…
In a rare and unexpected moment that turned heads across diplomatic and migrant communities alike, a prominent member of the Saudi Royal Family publicly lauded the contributions of Filipino workers…
When Chinese maritime militia vessels were spotted swarming near Sandy Cay, a string of sandbars just off the coast of Pag-asa Island, in early 2023, tensions surged once again in…
“It’s not just a visit, it’s a message,” remarked a senior officer from the Philippine Navy, watching from the deck as two sleek Japanese destroyers cut across the waters near…