South China Sea
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Dec- 2023 -1 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Installing Monitoring Station in Disputed South China Sea
The Philippines is establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels.
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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces
US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.
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2 NovemberAmericas
China on ‘Alert’ After US, Canadian Ships Cross Taiwan Strait
China said its troops were "on constant high alert" after US and Canadian warships passed through the Taiwan Strait.
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Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberAsia Pacific
Philippines Mulls Overhauling Modernization Plan After Clashes With China
The Philippine military is considering overhauling its modernization program following a series of controversial maritime clashes with China.
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22 OctoberAsia Pacific
Philippines, China Trade Blame Over Collisions in Disputed Sea
Beijing and Manila traded blame for collisions between Chinese and Philippine boats on a resupply mission to Filipino troops in the South China Sea.
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2 OctoberAmericas
US, Philippines Begin Annual Drills
The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games, days after the latest diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing.
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberAsia Pacific
US Discussing F-16 Fighter Deal With Vietnam
The US is reportedly in talks with Vietnam over the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to the Southeast Asian country.
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25 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Philippines Vows Removal of Chinese Barriers at Disputed Reef
The Philippines vowed to take "all appropriate actions" for the removal of floating barriers allegedly installed by the Chinese coast guard at a disputed reef.
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10 SeptemberAmericas
China on ‘High Alert’ After US, Canadian Ships Transit Taiwan Strait
China said its troops were "on high alert" after two ships belonging to the United States and Canada transited through the Taiwan Strait.
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8 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Philippines, Australia Sign Strategic Partnership Deal
The Philippines and Australia shored up their security and economic alliance with the signing of a strategic partnership.
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