On 5 May 2025, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35), while conducting routine and lawful maritime patrol operations in support of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), encountered aggressive and unsafe maneuvers by two Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessels Jiangkai II-class frigates (Type 054A) with bow numbers 554 and 573, and a China Coast Guard vessel 5403. The incident occurred approximately 11.8 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Forces officially concluded the Cyber Defense Exercise (CYDEX) today, here, reinforcing the continued progress in the joint military partnership under Exercise Balikatan 40-25.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally welcomed BGen Ramon P Flores as the new Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1, in a Change of Chief of Office Ceremony held on May 6, here. The ceremony was presided over by AFP Vice Chief of Staff, LtGen Jimmy D Larida.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Kingdom of Sweden reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening defense cooperation as AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr welcomed Her Excellency Anna Ferry, Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines in a courtesy visit on May 6, here.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) showcased its Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) prowess during Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 off Iba, Zambales, from April 28-30. The 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG), alongside U.S. counterparts, executed realistic CSAR missions, simulating downed aircrew recovery in hostile maritime conditions.
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