Rappler's latest stories on defense and security
Beretta pistol stolen at Brazil defense industry expo
A search is under way for the missing weapon, which the organizers of the LAAD Defense and Security expo say has been rendered 'non-functioning' before it was put on show
Rappler Talk: Orlando Mercado on rethinking national security threats
On Monday, August 6, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to former defense secretary Orlando Mercado about national security and the threats the Philippines is facing
Why security in the Middle East matters to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia must brace for the effects of Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem and the loss of territory of ISIS in Mosul and Raqqa – both of which may have dire consequences for the region
Trump backs off Afghan withdrawal, lambasts Pakistan
UPDATED Trump discards his previous criticism of the 16 year old war as a waste of time and money admitting things looked different from behind the desk in the Oval Office
South Korea to freeze new THAAD deployment pending probe
UPDATED The deployment freeze comes two days after Moon ordered a proper probe into the potential environmental impact of the missile batteries in a bid to win greater public support for the project
AFP sees no ISIS, Maute links to Quiapo blasts
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Eduardo Año echoes earlier statements of the PNP and Malacañang that terrorists were not behind the explosions
North Korea missile test fails before Pence visit to Seoul
4th UPDATE US Vice President Mike Pence assures South Korea of full support amid the North s provocative actions
FAST FACTS: Main points of Trump's speech to U.S. Congress
Here are the main points of US President Donald Trump s first speech to the US Congress outlining his ambitious agenda
PH patrol ship BRP Malabrigo ready for deployment
BRP Malabrigo is commissioned to the Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday December 22
LIVESTREAM: Manila Defense and Security Symposium
On Friday Jun 17 Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio delivers a lecture on developments on the Philippines historic case China over disputed waters
Shrinking US presence in Afghanistan creates security concerns – report
Since local Afghan National Defense and Security Forces assumed responsibility for their country s security taking over from NATO forces at the start of 2015 US troop numbers have dropped to 9 800
Grace Poe: I'm not hurt by Aquino's attacks
The presidential bet also defends her stand on the need for surface to air missiles which the President criticized in front of local leaders
US missile shield spotlights divisions on handling North Korea
Official moves towards the deployment – fiercely opposed by China – of a US missile defense system in South Korea highlight the inherent dangers of disunity in dealing with North Korea s growing military threat
North Korea says test no threat, then threatens to wipe out US
A lengthy commentary by the official KCNA news agency says the test marks a new high stage in the country s search for a credible nuclear deterrent
South Korea, US mull further strategic deployment after North test
Seoul also announces additional restrictions on the movement of its citizens to the jointly run Kaesong industrial park
Japan joins US-Australia war games amid China tensions
The two week Talisman Sabre exercise in the Northern Territory and Queensland state involves 30 000 personnel from the US and Australia practicing operations at sea in the air and on land
US, PH prioritize 'high value' joint exercises amid China row
The Philippines and the US agree to step up joint maritime exercises amid massive Chinese activities in the South China Sea
Obama nominates Ashton Carter as Pentagon chief
Carter who is expected to be confirmed by the Senate is named to replace Chuck Hagel who resigned under pressure last week
Investing in our national security
The nation faces an inter generational struggle to maintain our sovereignty and territorial integrity
Japan to move Patriot missiles to Okinawa
The defense ministry says the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 systems at two military bases will be installed in Okinawa soon
