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  1. The Philippine military, including the Philippine Army and Armed Forces of the Philippines, initiated PLEDS Operations on May 28, 2026.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines defended national territory in the West Philippine Sea on May 26, 2026.

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines defended national territory in the West Philippine Sea on May 26, 2026.

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  1. The Armed Forces of the Philippines conducts resupply missions in the West Philippine Sea.Sub-event
  2. The Armed Forces of the Philippines coordinated a Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept to secure sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.Sub-event
  3. AFP confirms inclusion of ground forces (Philippine Army).1 source
  4. AFP carried out actions on July 31, 2026, to protect national maritime interests.1 source
  5. AFP defends sovereignty in the WPS.1 source
  6. Philippines defends its rights in the West Philippine Sea, citing the 2016 arbitral ruling during SONA.1 source
  7. The Armed Forces of the Philippines monitors incursions around the Pag-asa island feature.Sub-event
  8. AFP defends national territory in WPS1 source

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The Philippine military, including the Philippine Army and Armed Forces of the Philippines, initiated PLEDS Operations on May 28, 2026.

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