South China Sea
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Apr- 2024 -25 AprilAsia Pacific
China’s Defense Spending ‘Drastically More’ Than Declared: US Admiral
A high-ranking US military official has claimed that China is spending “drastically more” on defense than it recently declared to the public.
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22 AprilDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Chinese Drone Spotted Near Philippines Ahead of Military Drills With US
A Chinese drone was recently spotted hovering close to the Philippines ahead of an annual military exercise between Manila and the US.
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15 AprilAmericas
Marcos Rules Out Giving US Access to More Philippine Military Bases
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the United States would not be given access to more Philippine military bases.
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Jan- 2024 -16 JanuarySea
Germany to Donate More Drones to Philippine Coast Guard
Germany has promised to donate drones to the Philippines for maritime surveillance operations in the West Philippine Sea.
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12 JanuaryAir
Indonesia Urges Philippines to Buy Anti-Submarine Aircraft
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has asked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to buy anti-submarine aircraft from Jakarta.
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4 JanuarySea
China, US Announce Military Patrols in Disputed South China Sea
China and the US both announced military deployments in the South China Sea, following heightened tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.
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Dec- 2023 -18 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China
Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.
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14 DecemberAir
S. Korea Scrambles Jets After Chinese, Russian Warplanes Approach
South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defense zone.
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9 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Shooting Water Cannon at Its Boats
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats.
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4 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Says 135 Chinese Boats ‘Swarming’ Reef off Its Coast
The Philippines said more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming."
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