Aaron-Matthew Lariosa
@aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
Reporting 🇵🇭🇺🇸 defense issues. All opinions are my own.
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The Philippine Marine Corps publicly unveiled its BrahMos cruise missile coastal defense system at a Marine Corps Coastal Defense Regiment facility in Zambales, reported by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
See our visualization of the BrahMos system's deployment site and reported operational range
See our visualization of the BrahMos system's deployment site and reported operational range
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Philippine Marine Corps publicly unveiled its BrahMos cruise missile coastal defense system at a Marine Corps Coastal Defense Regiment facility in Zambales, reported by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
See our visualization of the BrahMos system's deployment site and reported operational range
See our visualization of the BrahMos system's deployment site and reported operational range
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Philippine Marine Corps Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery — USNI News
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Philippine Marine Corps Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery - USNI News
The Philippine Marine Corps unveiled its first BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile battery and future plans to enhance coastal defense on Friday, a milestone in Manila’s effort to develop a long-rang...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Philippine Marine Corps Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery — USNI News
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The Philippine Marine Corps unveiled its first BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile battery and future plans to enhance coastal defense on Friday, a milestone in Manila’s effort to develop a long-range precision fires capability.
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Philippine Marine Corps Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery - USNI News
The Philippine Marine Corps unveiled its first BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile battery and future plans to enhance coastal defense on Friday, a milestone in Manila’s effort to develop a long-rang...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Philippine Marine Corps unveiled its first BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile battery and future plans to enhance coastal defense on Friday, a milestone in Manila’s effort to develop a long-range precision fires capability.
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The Philippine Marine Corps has revealed its first BrahMos missile battery during a presentation at the force’s 75th anniversary ceremony today. Located in Zambales, Manila’s first BrahMos base can reach Scarborough Shoal. Note the battery comp and facilities shown.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Philippine Marine Corps has revealed its first BrahMos missile battery during a presentation at the force’s 75th anniversary ceremony today. Located in Zambales, Manila’s first BrahMos base can reach Scarborough Shoal. Note the battery comp and facilities shown.
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“Of the nine planned field training exercises, three will focus on anti-invasion activities near the Luzon Strait. Northern Luzon will see Philippine troops hold counter-landing drills and practice the recapture of seized ports and airfields.”
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Philippine Military to Hold Anti-invasion Drills in Northern Luzon, South China Sea - USNI News
Philippine forces will hold anti-invasion drills across Northern Luzon and the South China Sea this month to test the country’s ability to defend against threats amid tensions with China. The Armed Fo...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
“Of the nine planned field training exercises, three will focus on anti-invasion activities near the Luzon Strait. Northern Luzon will see Philippine troops hold counter-landing drills and practice the recapture of seized ports and airfields.”
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South Korea Positions KSS-III Attack Submarine for International Sale — USNI News
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South Korea Positions KSS-III Attack Submarine for International Sale - USNI News
South Korea pitched its submarines to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos for Manila’s ambitious naval modernization program last week in a bid to sell domestically made attack boats to internationa...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
South Korea Positions KSS-III Attack Submarine for International Sale — USNI News
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Philippine 81st Liberation Anniversary late post. The other half of my family resides in a small village in Leyte, which means every trip we pass by this memorial. To me, this spot marked where the New World, with all its power and might, stepped forth to the rescue and the liberation of the Old.
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Philippine 81st Liberation Anniversary late post. The other half of my family resides in a small village in Leyte, which means every trip we pass by this memorial. To me, this spot marked where the New World, with all its power and might, stepped forth to the rescue and the liberation of the Old.
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"While the size and scope of Task Force Philippines is unclear, the initiative follows the previously established Task Force Ayungin."
"While the size and scope of Task Force Philippines is unclear, the initiative follows the previously established Task Force Ayungin."
U.S. Unveils Philippine Task Force to Deter Chinese Coercion - USNI News
This post has been updated with a statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet. American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enh...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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"While the size and scope of Task Force Philippines is unclear, the initiative follows the previously established Task Force Ayungin."
"While the size and scope of Task Force Philippines is unclear, the initiative follows the previously established Task Force Ayungin."
Just updated with a statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet. According to the release, Task Force-Philippines is a joint 60 personnel coordination unit led by a one-star. It also aims to bolster the capability of Manila’s new defense strategy (CADC). 1/2
U.S. Unveils Philippine Task Force to Deter Chinese Coercion — USNI News
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U.S. Unveils Philippine Task Force to Deter Chinese Coercion - USNI News
American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enhance alliance defense cooperation. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Just updated with a statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet. According to the release, Task Force-Philippines is a joint 60 personnel coordination unit led by a one-star. It also aims to bolster the capability of Manila’s new defense strategy (CADC). 1/2
American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enhance alliance defense cooperation.
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U.S. Unveils Philippine Task Force to Deter Chinese Coercion - USNI News
American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enhance alliance defense cooperation. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enhance alliance defense cooperation.
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Reposting my summer embark with the Philippine Coast Guard amid recent musings in Manila. For those interested in learning about the experiences of PCG sailors on the frontlines in the South China Sea during an escort mission to the Spratly Islands. 1/3 news.usni.org/2025/06/04/v...
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reposting my summer embark with the Philippine Coast Guard amid recent musings in Manila. For those interested in learning about the experiences of PCG sailors on the frontlines in the South China Sea during an escort mission to the Spratly Islands. 1/3 news.usni.org/2025/06/04/v...
Last week, the Philippine Army stood up a provisional missile battalion ahead of an anticipated procurement of several dozen MLRS and ground-based anti-ship missile batteries under Manila’s next phase of military modernization. My latest with USNI News: news.usni.org/2025/10/27/p...
Philippine Army Stands Up Missile Battalion for Territorial Defense Operations - USNI News
Manila stood up its first Army unit dedicated to operating surface-to-surface missiles last week in an effort to strengthen Philippine forces’ long-range precision strike capabilities and contribute t...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Last week, the Philippine Army stood up a provisional missile battalion ahead of an anticipated procurement of several dozen MLRS and ground-based anti-ship missile batteries under Manila’s next phase of military modernization. My latest with USNI News: news.usni.org/2025/10/27/p...
“The system works. It stopped because it wasn’t, you know, fieldable in an operational environment. The reliability aspects of it, right? But in terms of the technical challenges, the technical challenges have been solved.”
Railguns work, according to GA. My latest with Naval News:
Railguns work, according to GA. My latest with Naval News:
General Atomics is pitching previously developed #railgun technologies amid Washington’s push for a nation-wide air and missile defense network and the reinforcement of its Indo-Pacific outpost at Guam, Naval News has learned 🇺🇸⚡️
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General Atomics Pitches Railgun for Air and Missile Defense - Naval News
General Atomics is looking to pitch its railgun technologies in a terminal defense capacity for Golden Dome and the Defense of Guam.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
“The system works. It stopped because it wasn’t, you know, fieldable in an operational environment. The reliability aspects of it, right? But in terms of the technical challenges, the technical challenges have been solved.”
Railguns work, according to GA. My latest with Naval News:
Railguns work, according to GA. My latest with Naval News:
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The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed its intentions to stand up a new Maritime Reconnaissance Company and procure unmanned rocket launchers in the service’s annual force design update 🇺🇸
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U.S. Marines to Deploy Maritime Recon Unit, Unmanned Launchers - Naval News
Under the service's latest force design update, U.S. Marines will stand up maritime recon units and procure unmanned missile launchers.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed its intentions to stand up a new Maritime Reconnaissance Company and procure unmanned rocket launchers in the service’s annual force design update 🇺🇸
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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General Atomics is pitching previously developed #railgun technologies amid Washington’s push for a nation-wide air and missile defense network and the reinforcement of its Indo-Pacific outpost at Guam, Naval News has learned 🇺🇸⚡️
By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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General Atomics Pitches Railgun for Air and Missile Defense - Naval News
General Atomics is looking to pitch its railgun technologies in a terminal defense capacity for Golden Dome and the Defense of Guam.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
General Atomics is pitching previously developed #railgun technologies amid Washington’s push for a nation-wide air and missile defense network and the reinforcement of its Indo-Pacific outpost at Guam, Naval News has learned 🇺🇸⚡️
By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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Day one of AUSA done. Despite the photo, I did have fun. Looking forward to the rest!
October 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Day one of AUSA done. Despite the photo, I did have fun. Looking forward to the rest!
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A Chinese bomber equipped with supersonic anti-ship missiles flew over a disputed South China Sea maritime feature that Beijing claims as its own during combat readiness patrols alongside frigates and fighter jets on Wednesday 🇨🇳
By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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China Sends Anti-Ship Bomber, Frigates to Scarborough Shoal - Naval News
China showcased an anti-ship missile-equipped bomber, fighter jets and frigates in its latest series of combat drills in the South China Sea.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A Chinese bomber equipped with supersonic anti-ship missiles flew over a disputed South China Sea maritime feature that Beijing claims as its own during combat readiness patrols alongside frigates and fighter jets on Wednesday 🇨🇳
By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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By @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
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Oahu, August 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Oahu, August 2025.
Taipei, June 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Taipei, June 2025.
Nagoya, July 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Nagoya, July 2025.
Tokyo, Sept. 2025. 1/3
October 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Tokyo, Sept. 2025. 1/3
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Voyage to the Island of Hope: 3 Days with the Philippine Coast Guard - USNI News
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Voyage to the Island of Hope: 3 Days with the Philippine Coast Guard - USNI News
As a condition of embedding on the mission, USNI News has agreed to identify crew members with nicknames related to their home provinces. ABOARD BRP MALAPASCUA, SAILING IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA – It was...
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June 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Voyage to the Island of Hope: 3 Days with the Philippine Coast Guard - USNI News
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