U.S. Destroyer Performs South China Sea FONOP
A U.S. destroyer performed a freedom of navigation operation in the Spratly Islands on Friday, U.S. 7th Fleet announced.…
U.S. Supporting Philippine Operations in South China Sea with Forward-Deployed Task Force
The Pentagon has revealed the existence of a forward-deployed task force in the Philippines focused on supporting Manila’s maritime operations…
New Philippine Laws Define Maritime Zones in the South China Sea
Philippine President Marcos passed two maritime laws last week in a move that Manila says will strengthen its sovereignty over…
Philippine Forces Rehearse Island Seizure in South China Sea
Supported by gunboats and a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, Philippine Navy SEALs and Marines approached a South China Sea…
Forward-deployed Marines Conclude Philippine Drills, Prepare for Exercises with Indonesia and Malaysia
After conducting training and humanitarian efforts throughout the Philippine archipelago last week, U.S. Marines are deploying across the region for…
U.S., Philippine Marines Train to Repel Amphibious Invasion in KAMANDAG Drills
U.S. and Philippine Marines defeated a simulated force from the South China Sea attempting to land at Palawan’s Apurawan Beach…
U.S. Will ‘Do What is Necessary’ to aid Philippines in South China Sea, Official Says
Maritime and aerial spats in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines, Washington’s oldest treaty ally in the…
U.S., Italian Navies Drill with Australian Air Force in the South China Sea
The U.S. Navy and Italian Navies and the Royal Australian Air Force carried out four days of drills in the…
Chinese Vessels Ram, Surround Philippine Coast Guard Flagship in South China Sea
Chinese forces surrounded and rammed the flagship of the Philippine Coast Guard today at Escoda Shoal in the seventh scuffle…
Report on U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas
The following is the Aug. 26, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas:…