Chinese Nationals Arrested on Espionage Charges Tracked Philippine, U.S. Vessels at Subic Bay
A group of six Chinese nationals have been charged with espionage by Philippine authorities for intelligence-gathering activities on vessels and…
Philippine Defense Chief Calls for Stronger South China Sea Presence Ahead of SECDEF Hegseth Visit
Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro on Monday laid out Manila’s plans to deter Chinese efforts in the South…
French, Indian Navies Begin Dual Carrier Strike Group Drills
Paris and New Delhi kicked off a dual carrier strike group exercise today with the beginning of Varuna 2025. The…
U.S. Marines to Stage Equipment at Subic Bay Under New Prepositioning Plan
After 32 years, an American military presence is set to return to Subic Bay under a new Marine Corps prepositioning…
Navy Supply Ship Completes First Large-Scale Maintenance at South Korean Shipyard
A Lewis and Clark dry cargo ship departed Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard on Wednesday, marking the completion of South Korea’s…
U.S. Set for $200M Sale in Support of Japanese Hypersonic Missile Program
The State Department notified Congress this week of a potential $200 million foreign military sale to support Japan’s Hyper Velocity…
U.S. and Philippine Forces Practice Seizing Gas Platform in South China Sea Exercise
Philippine and U.S. Navy SEALs secured a gas and oil platform in the South China Sea in the latest joint…
Philippines, Japan Pledge Further Defense Cooperation Amid South China Sea Spats
The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, equipment transfers and intelligence sharing…
Chinese Navy Helicopter Intercepts Philippine Cessna Over Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese Navy helicopter intercepted a Philippine civilian maritime domain awareness flight over the South China Sea in what Manila…
Marines Want New Class of Aviation Support Ships
With the impending retirement of the aging Wright-class, the Marine Corps wants a new class of aviation logistics support ships,…