Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has announced plans to purchase its first attack submarine. This move is seen as a shift in the country’s defence strategy ...

The appearance of the Russian submarine’s presence further complicates the situation. While the submarine’s passage was in the Philippines’ EEZ, it was still subject to international laws ...

Russian warships arrive in Cuba to conduct military drills 04:07. The Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the South ...

The Philippines wants to buy its first submarine as tensions in the region mount. Experts say their money would be better spent on drones and missile boats. There are powerful symbolic reasons for ...

The Philippines said it spotted a Russian submarine in the waters of the South China Sea last week. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the sub's presence in Philippine waters was "very concerning." ...

Japan’s advanced submarine warfare expertise could play a critical role in helping Manila develop undersea warfare capabilities, experts say.

The Philippines is weighing a submarine purchase as China increases its presence in the U.S. ally's maritime zone. Newsweek reached out to the Philippine Department of Defense and the Chinese ...

MANILA (Reuters) -President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday the presence of a Russian attack submarine in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea was "very ...

The Philippines has strengthened its defense partnership with Lithuania on Monday to address shared security challenges, ...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday the presence of a Russian attack submarine in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea was "very worrisome".

The Philippines and the Republic of Tü ... Philippines, Turkey eye joint submarine, surface ship training. Michael Punongbayan - The Philippine Star. June 12, 2025 | 12:00am.