Factors such as maintenance costs and system upgrades will determine the true value of the Abukuma-class vessels’ transfer, ...

EVEN as it is studying the possible transfer of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyers that will soon be decommissioned, the Philippine Navy (PN) said that the planned acquisition does not mean that ...

Should the transfer of Japan’s Abukuma-class destroyer escorts proceed, the Philippine Navy (PN) will have the capability to support the military’s so-called Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept ...

The country’s acquisition of used destroyer warships offered by Japan depends on several factors, like how it would fit in ...

The decision regarding the acquisition of Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts will depend on several factors, including ...

The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said a team of experts in August will inspect the Japanese warships that are planned to be ...

The Philippine Navy is sending a joint visual inspection (JVI) team to Japan next month to conduct an in-depth assessment of ...

Manila has received an official invitation to carry out a visual inspection of Japan's Abukuma-class frigates, the Philippine ...

THE Philippine Navy (PN) has confirmed initial talks with Japan over the “possible transfer” to the Philippines of its used warships and maritime surveillance aircraft as part of Tokyo’s efforts to ...

The Philippines is enhancing its naval power by acquiring new warships and second-hand vessels from its allies and partners.

THE (PN) has confirmed the “possible transfer” of six Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)’s Abukuma-class destroyer escorts. The Navy, it was learned, is now undertaking preparatory steps for a ...

Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China's maritime expansion, ...