AFP: MSU bombing 'mastermind' killed in Lanao Sur ops

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday announced that its troops have neutralized the alleged mastermind in the December 2023 bombing of the Mindanao State University (MSU) gymnasium in Marawi City.

AFP: Death of ranking leader highlights Reds' leadership vacuum

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said the death of ranking New People's Army (NPA) official Martin Colima during a clash with government troops in Borongan City, Samar will further highlight the growing leadership crisis in the insurgency movement.

US, PH, Japan armies bolster defense ties in 1st trilateral meet

THE PHILIPPINE Army (PA) along with its American and Japanese counterparts held their first-ever trilateral meeting on Dec. 11, aimed at bolstering defense cooperation among the three partner nations.

PH Army eyes locally designed automated gun mount

THE PHILIPPINE Army (PA), with the assistance of the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), would push for the development of a locally designed automated gun mount that will be installed in the service's armored vehicles.

PH, US armies boost interoperability in Hawaii war games

THE PHILIPPINE Army (PA) said its inaugural participation in the United States Army's Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) exercise bolstered its interoperability with its American counterparts.

Newly donated chopper boosts PA’s disaster response capabilities

THE PHILIPPINE Army (PA) on Friday said the newly donated Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Bo-105 helicopter to its Army Aviation Regiment will greatly enhance its capabilities to respond to disaster relief missions.

Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Bo-105 helicopter (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army)

PH Army delegation joins Hawaii multilateral combat exercise

THE PHILIPPINE Army (PA) has deployed a 103-strong delegation to the month-long Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 23-01 which will be held in various locations in the US state of Hawaii.