The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command is conducting a Military Cyber Security Operations Course for Philippine defense personnel from Jan. 19 to 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and deepen defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
The five-day course is being delivered under Canada’s Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP) and in partnership with the Department of National Defense of the Philippines.
It provides foundational training in Defensive Cyber Operations, with a focus on practical skills to detect, assess, and respond to malicious cyber activity targeting government and military networks.
Participants include personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Cyber Command and the Philippine Army Signal Regiment Cyber Battalion.
Canadian officials said the engagement builds on growing defense ties between the two countries, following the recently signed Canada–Philippines Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, which allows for closer and more predictable military cooperation.
The course reflects Canada’s defense aligns with the country’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, which emphasizes cyber readiness, partnerships, and regional stability.
In addition to technical instruction, the program includes legal components delivered with support from the Office of the Judge Advocate General, covering domestic and international legal frameworks for cyber operations.
“Cyber security is a shared responsibility, and strong partnerships are essential to defending our networks in an increasingly contested digital environment. By delivering the Military Cyber Security Operations Course in the Philippines, Canada is investing in practical cooperation that strengthens regional resilience, improves interoperability and supports a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific,” said Major-General Dave Yarker, commander of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command.
Canadian defense officials said the initiative is part of broader efforts to help partners build local cyber expertise, enhance interoperability, and address evolving digital threats through trusted international cooperation.
