Defense

The proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand are set for Senate floor approval next week after a committee hearing that examined environmental safeguards in the defense pacts.

May 09, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Philippine Navy announced the arrival of the BRP Rajah Lakandula, the second of six new offshore patrol vessels, at Subic Bay.

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.

May 05, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Brothers Ángel and Javier Escribano sold their 14.3% stake in Indra through an accelerated placement, valued at over 1.3 billion euros. The deal, announced on May 5, 2026, ends three years of shareholding after a conflict with the Spanish Government. Javier Escribano resigned as company director.

President Javier Milei landed on the US nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Argentine Sea to join joint naval exercises. He was accompanied by Karina Milei, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, and Defense Minister Carlos Presti. The visit is part of the Passex 2026 exercise with the Argentine Navy.

April 30, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

South Korea's Navy will command multinational naval forces for the first time in this year's U.S.-led RIMPAC exercise. A Korean admiral will lead the combined maritime component forces around Hawaii from June 24 to July 31. This follows South Korea's deputy commander role in the 2024 drill.