Philippine Navy

Jul- 2026 -

9 July

Sea

The JS Sendai (DE-232) Abukuma-class destroyer escort

Philippines to Adopt Retired Japanese Navy Abukuma Warships

The Philippines is planning to acquire five decommissioned Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

8 July

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Indonesia’s PT PAL Launches Third Philippine Navy Landing Dock Vessel

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has launched the third landing dock vessel for the Philippine Navy at its Surabaya shipyard.

Jun- 2026 -

24 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

US Transfers Four Triton Autonomous Vessels to Philippine Navy

The US has handed over four Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, valued at approximately $13 million, to the Philippines as part of a security assistance initiative.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Sea

The BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Navy Receives First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat From S. Korea

The Philippine Navy has accepted the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea as part of a 2022 contract.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Orders Two More Next-Gen Frigates From South Korea

South Korea will supply two additional next-generation frigates to the Philippine Navy under a contract valued at $587 million.

3 December

Sea

Philippine Navy's second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07)

Rojoef Manuel

Second Philippine Navy Miguel Malvar Warship Enters Service

The Philippine Navy has formally inducted its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), at the Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales.

Nov- 2025 -

12 November

Sea