Above all, the Philippines, now among Asia's fastest-growing economies, should prioritise modernising its own defensive capabilities to become a more self-reliant and autonomous mid-sized power ...

The new legislation, called the Self-Reliant Defence Posture Revitalisation Act, will make the Philippines less dependent ... he added that the exercises were not targeted at any country.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, October 8, signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture ... ensure that such technology will not be used against the public.

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act is a “step in the right direction.” Col. Francel Padilla, ...

It is not far different from the Philippines' quest to modernize its armed forces through a self-reliant defense industry. This bolsters the country's ability to design, produce, distribute and supply ...

further enhancing its self-reliant vision. "As an industry partner on both the Black Hawk and C-130 platforms, Lockheed Martin is uniquely positioned to address the Philippines' sustainment needs ...

MANILA (PNA) — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he will ensure that only essential modern technologies needed by the military will be prioritized once the Self ... did not elaborate. As ...

Not quite. Having the United States ... lifeline to the disputed territories. However, if the Philippines is adamant at projecting a self-reliant defense posture, then it must develop its ...

The new legislation, called the Self-Reliant Defence Posture Revitalisation Act, will make the Philippines less dependent on supply chains and interests of “other parties”, Marcos said in a ...

MANILA, Philippines, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. State ... to ensure its F-16 fleet remains operational and ready, further enhancing its self-reliant vision. By signing up with an email ...