On December 29, 2025, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced a new contract with the Philippine Department of National Defence to provide two 3,200-ton frigates for
The Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) is preparing to sign a ₱34-billion ($585 million) contract to acquire two new frigates for the Philippine Navy.
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the second of six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) on order by the Philippines, on 20
The Philippine Navy commissioned its newest advanced frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on December 2nd, 2025. The event marks the Philippines’ latest effort to strengthen
The Philippine Navy will acquire modular towed-array sonar systems (TASS) for three of its six upcoming Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for P2.40 billion
Aerospace and defense company Leonardo UK is poised to secure a new contract to supply six additional AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat anti-submarine warfare helicopters to the
The Philippine Navy’s latest exercise in the South China Sea included missile drills from the fleet’s latest assets. The Philippine Navy’s newest assets sortied into
The Philippine Navy on Monday formally welcomed the arrival of its newest warship, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second vessel of the Malvar-class frigates.
With upcoming upgrades to naval bases facing the South China Sea, Manila is set to expand its reach into the disputed littorals off Palawan via
The Philippines and India will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week in the South China Sea where China’s aggression has caused alarm. The
