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14 February

A Chinese coast guard vessel shines a "military grade laser light" at a Philippine coast guard boat in the disputed South China Sea

Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive’ Laser Use Against Ship

The Philippines condemned the actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.

14 February

A soldier stands guard in Yangon, Myanmar

Staff Writer With AFP

Three People Killed, Nine Wounded in Myanmar Bomb Blast

Three people were killed and nine wounded in a bomb blast at a railway station in southern Myanmar, the junta and local media said.

13 February

US Navy sailors recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast

Staff Writer With AFP

US Recovers Sensor Parts From Downed Chinese Balloon: Military

The US has recovered important sensor and electronics parts from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon it shot down earlier this month.

13 February

Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) on F-22

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears $55 Million JDAM Sale to Singapore

The US has approved a $55-million foreign military sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition kits to Singapore.

10 February

The Chinese flag is raised during a military parade at the Zhurihe training base

George Landrith

China’s Spy Balloon Is National Security Wake-Up Call for the US

As China is expanding its hegemonic activities, the United States must look to shore itself up both militarily and economically against the PRC.

9 February

Staff Writer With AFP

China Can Be Deterred Through Decade on Invading Taiwan: US Official

A senior US official voiced optimism that China could be deterred from invading Taiwan over this decade, a contrast to more dire predictions from Washington.

9 February