Voyage to the Island of Hope
As a condition of embedding on the mission, USNI News has agreed to identify crew members with nicknames related to…
USS Nimitz Operating Near Malacca Strait, Chinese Amphibious Group in Philippine Sea
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is now sailing in the Malacca Strait meanwhile, fixed-wing aircraft squadrons of Carrier Air Wing…
U.S. Plans to Upgrade Philippine Military South China Sea Maritime Operations Hub
The U.S. will upgrade a Philippine military base crucial for Manila’s South China Sea operations, including resupply missions to contested…
Philippines, U.S. and Australian Forces Simulate Amphibious Invasion in Balikatan
A combined force of Philippine, American and Australian troops in Palawan defeated a simulated amphibious invasion during Balikatan 2025’s coastal…
U.S. Marine Hornets to Sink WWII Corvette in South China Sea Drill at Balikatan 2025
F/A-18C/D Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 will be participating in a South China Sea maritime strike drill against…
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…
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…
U.S. Marine Killed in Philippine Plane Crash Identified
The Marine who died in a Thursday plane crash in the Philippines was an intelligence and electrotonic warfare specialist assigned…