Armed Forces of the Philippines Archives

Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Brigade and the Armed Forces of the Philippines travel by Zodiac small craft from Darwin to Channel Island, NT, to conduct an assault as part of Exercise Predator's Run. Story by Major Dan Mazurek. Photos by Corporal Tenikah Mills.

Five-nation exercise in Top End

27/09/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1148 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Carabaroo, Predators Run

More than 100 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participated in Exercise Carabaroo in Darwin alongside soldiers from

Australian Army medical officer Major Peter Del Fante has a discussion with Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Navy personnel during Forward Deployable Preventative Medicine Unit training at La Union High School in the Philippines for Exercise Pacific Partnership 2023Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photos by Sergeant David Said.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Overseas

First doctor visit for some in Philippines

27/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 894 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HADR, Republic of Korea Navy, US Navy

A 60-year-old Filipino farmer with a months-long chronic cough and history of tuberculosis had never seen a doctor before meeting

A ground combat element made up of ADF personnel, US Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers on completion of a combined amphibious assault exercise during Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhasset.

Australian Army News Overseas

The kings of close contact

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1358 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, M1A1 Abrams

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank and Armed Forces of the Philippines amphibious assault vehicles worked alongside each other during

The HMAS Canberra medical team and Philippine Navy participants of the Maritime Resuscitation Casualty Care Training on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Alon 2023. Photo by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Building a warfighting medical capability

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 764 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra

Armed Forces of the Philippines medical team members have been awarded certificates for completing the bespoke Maritime Resuscitation Casualty Care

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

F-35s’ big role in Philippines exercise

05/09/202307/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1172 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, C-130J Hercules, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35A Lightning II, Philippines, US Marines

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was a critical force enabler during Exercise Alon, with the E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment hits the shore during a combined amphibious assault activity on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Tanks for combined-arms exercise in Philippines

05/09/202306/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1739 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, Philippines, US Marines

For the first time, the ADF and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the support of the United States

Australian Army officer Major Bayani Fernandez (centre) shares a laugh with his counterparts from the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023 in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.

ADF People

Returning to the Philippines

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 324 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

An Australian soldier originally from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has returned home during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. CAPTION: Australian

Australian Army soldier Corporal Brandon Camilleri, right, delivers quick orders during a bilateral air assault exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1217 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35B Lightning II, HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, Philippines, US Marines

More than 600 soldiers from the ADF, Philippines and US conducted an air assault near Rizal, the Philippines, during Exercise

Members of 1st Battallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Alon during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Philippine and Australian forces embarked on HMAS Canberra

15/08/202320/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1241 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, IPE, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MV-22 Osprey, RAAF Darwin, USMC

Personnel from Philippine and Australian forces have embarked HMAS Canberra in Darwin in preparation for Exercise Alon, which is being

Royal Australian Navy Liaison Officer Philippines, Lieutenant Paolo De Leon briefs Australian embassy defence section staff on upcoming logistic requirements in support of the Joint Australian Training Team - Philippines. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People

A perfect fit for Philippines liaison officer

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1103 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

At age 15, Paolo de Leon left the Philippines when his family relocated to South Perth, Western Australia. CAPTION: Royal

An Australian Army rifleman from 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conducts combat shooting rehearsals at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Soldiers prepare for Philippines deployment

31/01/202331/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1884 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, 6th Battalion RAR, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Gallipoli Barracks

Members of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and 2nd Health Battalion have been preparing for

HMAS Stalwart arrives at the port of Manila, Philippines, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart visit the Philippines

05/11/202205/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1213 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart berthed at Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

HMAS Stalwart, left, conducts a replenishment at sea with Philippine Navy ship BRP José Rizal during Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Five-nation exercise in Sulu Sea

01/11/202202/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1315 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas in the Philippines during

Philippine Air Force members work with RAAF Combat Controllers from 4 Squadron during Close Air Support training activities at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Sergeant Josa Kohler. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Air forces share skills on Ex Havoc Strike

26/10/202228/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1317 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Havoc Strike, F-35A Lightning II, Hawk-127, No. 4 Squadron, No. 76 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Williamtown

This year’s Exercise Havoc Strike, 4 Squadron’s premier close-air support exercise, included the participation of members from the Philippine Air

Australian Army soldier Corporal Connor McLeod explains to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines how to attach a detonator to a breaching charge in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

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Sharing skills in the Philippines

19/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1536 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, 3rd Battalion RAR, 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines

A series of training activities are under way in the Philippines, aiming to strengthen interoperability between the Australian Defence Force and

Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel, right, with Philippine Army Private First Class John Paul Madriaga, left, and 1st Lieutenant Karl Philip A.Amantillo during Exercise Predators Run. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF People

Communication key on combined exercise

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1327 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Predators Run

Far from the cool weather at home in Canberra, Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel recently patrolled the austere terrain of the

From left, Malaysian Armed Forces Battery Commander Major Fahmi A. Razak, Australian Army Command Post officer Lieutenant Toby Exton and Malaysian Armed Forces Forward Observer Captain Shauqi. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Malaysian artillerymen lob in for Ex Predators Run

31/08/202201/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1384 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, 8th/12th Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Malaysian Armed Forces, Predators Run, Royal Australian Artillery, US Marines

When 102 Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, received a call for fire on a target of opportunity, it was

Australian Army officer Captain Sarah Kelly, public affairs officer, holds a child from the local community at Macarascas Elementary School, Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Pacific Partnership makes a difference

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 853 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Pacific Partnership, US Navy

Australian Defence Force (ADF) medical and dental specialists have joined Pacific Partnership 2022 in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. CAPTION: Australian Army

Philippine soldiers receive marksmanship training from an Australian 2nd Commando Regiment soldier at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2014. Photo by Sergeant Robert Hack.

Australian Australian Army News Overseas Pacific

Aussie boots on the ground in Philippines

24/10/201724/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4659 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

The Australian Defence Force will expand its assistance to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen its long-term ability