Philippines Fires First Anti-Ship Missile in South China Sea Strike Test with U.S. and Australian Forces
The Philippine Navy sank a decommissioned tanker in the South China Sea with an anti-ship cruise missile during Balikatan 2024’s…
China Attacks Philippine Ship, Injures Crew in Latest Escalation of South China Sea Standoff
Chinese ships blasted water cannons at ships on Manila’s latest resupply mission to the South China Sea outpost on Second…
Philippines Starts Latest Naval Modernization Attempt Amid South China Sea Tensions
Amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea with China and fears of how a conflict over Taiwan could jeopardize…
Carrier USS Carl Vinson Sails with Philippine Navy in South China Sea
Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) began drills in the South China Sea with the Philippine Navy on Wednesday the…
Australia, Philippines Commit to Strategic Partnership, Pledge Joint Patrols
Australia and the Philippines agreed to joint patrols in the South China Sea on Friday as the two countries elevated…
Philippine Defense Officials Tour New EDCA Sites
Philippine defense officials visited Palawan last week to inspect new sites that will host U.S. forces as part of the…
U.S. and Japan Prepare for Joint Exercise; U.S. Wraps up Drills with Allies in South China Sea
The United States and Japan are preparing for a large-scale joint exercise in Japan next month, the Japanese government announced…
Philippine Navy Brings Supplies to Troops in Second Thomas Shoal One Week After China Coast Guard Attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military undertook a resupply mission for its troops in the Second Thomas Shoal in the…
China Coast Guard Attacks Resupply Mission for Filipino Troops on BRP Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels launched water cannons onto two Filipino boats during a resupply mission, a move…
USS Fort Worth Completes Its First CARAT Exercise with Philippines
The Littoral Combat Ship USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) completed its first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines, ahead of…