US, Philippines Launch Largest Military Drills Under Duterte
The Balikatan exercises opened with a ceremony at the main Philippine military camp in Manila.
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Duterte Orders Halt to Purchases of Canada Helicopters, US Arms
Duterte declared in a news conference that he wants the helicopter deal, along with purchases of U.S. weapons, halted.
New Hull Crack, Typhoon Divert Collision-Damaged USS McCain
The USS John S. McCain -- en route from Singapore to Japan via a heavy-lift vessel -- has been diverted to the Philippines.
Pentagon May Boost Support to Philippine Counter-ISIS Ops
Discussions would see the US provide increased surveillance drone capabilities and training for local forces.
US Transfers Surveillance Planes to Philippine Air Force
Two Cessna 208B planes are part of a $33 million defense package designed to boost the nation's counter-terrorism capabilitie...
Marawi Takeover: A 'Wake-Up Call' to ISIS Presence in Pacific
The recent takeover of the Filipino city of Marawi by ISIS illustrates the group's capability and global reach.
Terrorism Is on the Rise in Southeast Asia
ISIS has lately been telling its fighters to go to Southeast Asia, but radical Islamic extremism has a long history in the re...
US Special Forces Assist in Ending Siege in Philippines
A U.S. embassy spokesperson in Manila confirmed that special operations forces are helping the Philippine military in Marawi.
ISIS-Linked Militants Besiege Philippine City
Militants swept through a southern Philippine city, beheading a police chief, burning buildings and seizing a Catholic priest...
Court Affirms Conviction of US Marine in Death of Transgender Filipino
The Marine was sentenced to up to 10 years in jail. The incident sparked calls to end the U.S.'s presence in the country.
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It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
House Passes Major Overhaul of Veterans Choice Program
The House passed major veterans legislation to extend and reform the Veterans Choice Program to allow more private care optio...
Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
Boeing has been granted a patent for a cannon to enhance the aircraft's ability to take on more close-air support roles.
Army to Begin Equipping Heavy Units with Active Protection by 2020
The Army has been testing Israeli-made systems such as Trophy for the M1 tank and Iron Fist for the Bradley.
Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks
Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.