The Philippines and Italy signed a defense cooperation agreement in February 2026. The pact includes potential transfer of a submarine to the Philippine Navy.
The agreement was signed in February 2026. It reflects efforts by both nations to broaden their security partnerships. Discussions are underway for the transfer of a submarine to the Philippine Navy soon after the signing. Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug presented details on the growing defense relations between the two countries.
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US and Philippine defense officials reaffirmed their mutual defense treaty and signed a new security agreement during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The Philippines and Canada signed two defense agreements on Thursday to strengthen their Status of Visiting Forces Agreement signed last year.
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Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro reached a wide-ranging deal to promote defense equipment and technology cooperation. Japan is eyeing an early transfer of used warships and aircraft to the Philippines.
The Philippines and India held the second Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism meeting in Manila on May 14 to enhance bilateral efforts against terrorism.
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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Tuesday a five-day trip to Indonesia and the Philippines starting Sunday. He described the move amid Japan's most severe postwar security environment. Koizumi is set to meet his Indonesian counterpart on Monday and Philippine counterpart on Tuesday.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged greater unity among middle powers during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, describing the Philippines as a convergence point in a fragmented world.
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Japan's Self-Defense Forces conducted anti-ship missile launches during joint drills with the Philippine military, marking the first such firing in these exercises.