Philippine Congress Set to Approve Expanded U.S. Base Deal as China Expands Claims, Ambassador Says
China’s persistent expansion into the South China Sea is the most concerning security concern for the Philippines as its congress…
GAO Report on U.S. Military Readiness
The following is the May 2, 2023, Government Accountability Office report, Military Readiness: Improvement in Some Areas, but Sustainment and…
U.S., Philippines Kick off Largest-ever Balikatan Exercise as Defense, Foreign Affairs Leaders Meet in Washington
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States began the largest iteration of Balikatan, the annual military exercise involving Filipino…
Philippines Announce 4 New Locations to Host U.S. Troops
MANILA — The Philippines announced Monday four additional locations that will host visiting American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation…
U.S. Begins Air Base Rehab in Philippines as Part of Basing Agreement
MANILA – The United States and the Philippines started rehabilitating the runway of the Basa Air Base in Pampanga on…
Fiscal Year 2024 Department of the Navy Budget Materials
The following are the Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2024 budget summary materials released this week.…
U.S., Japan, South Korea Hold Ballistic Missile Defense Drills after North Korean Launches
The U.S., Japan and South Korea carried out a trilateral Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) drill in the Sea of Japan…
U.S., Philippines Add Four More Sites to EDCA Military Basing Agreement
MANILA – The United States and the Philippines have designated four additional bases for U.S. troops to operate from as…
Report to Congress on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
The following is the Jan. 13, 2023, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).…
VIDEO: 2022 Marine Corps Birthday Message
The following is the U.S. Marine Corps 247th birthday message from Commandant Gen. David Berger and Sergeant Major of the…