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 ...

Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito on Sunday welcomed Japan’s decision to transfer six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to ...

The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday confirmed that a potential transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan ...

The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday exploratory discussions with Japan on the possible transfer of Abukuma-class ...

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

MANILA, Philippines – In the latest Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) between the Philippines and Japan, the most notable drill was not for the naked eye to see: an anti-submarine warfare ...

The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday confirmed the "possible transfer" of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s ...

The Philippines on Sunday confirmed that Japan will transfer several of its used naval ships to Manila amid efforts to ...

The export plan involves six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts in service by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for more ...

Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro agreed to the ...