U.S. Unleashes High-Power Microwave Weapon Near China During Joint Military Drills With Philippines

U.S. Unleashes High-Power Microwave Weapon Near China During Joint Military Drills With Philippines

In a significant escalation of joint military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, the United States Army deployed and tested a high-powered microwave weapon during the Balikatan 2025 joint military drills with the Philippines. This marks the first deployment of the advanced...
Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS)

U.S. Marine Corps Showcases Advanced MADIS System in Philippines to Strengthen South China Sea Deterrence

Against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea, the U.S. Marine Corps demonstrated its evolving air defense capabilities during Exercise Balikatan 25. On April 27, Marines from the 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion executed a live-fire engagement using...
Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS)

Missiles at Maritime Crossroads: How U.S. Navy-Marine Corps’ NMESIS System Could Deter China’s Expanding Naval Ambitions

In a bold, unmistakable signal of allied unity and strategic shift, the United States has deployed one of its most advanced anti-ship missile systems, the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), to the northern reaches of the Philippine archipelago—positioning it...
BrahMos Missile Battery

India Dispatches Second BrahMos Missile Battery to Philippines Amid Regional Tensions

India has dispatched the second battery of its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system to the Philippines, reinforcing the Southeast Asian nation’s coastal defenses and marking another significant step in India’s emergence as a credible defense exporter. This shipment, which was...
U.S. Marines NMESIS in Philippines amid Balikatan drills

NMESIS Balikatan: U.S. Marines Deploy NMESIS in Philippines Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR), stationed in Hawaii, were recently seen unloading advanced military hardware at Cagayan North International Airport in the northern Philippines. The shipment included the cutting-edge Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), a...
U212 NFS

Philippines Submarine Bid: Philippines Submarine Deal Sparks Global Contest, Redefines Southeast Asia’s Naval Future

In a move that could reshape Southeast Asia's naval balance, European defence giants Fincantieri and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have joined forces to propose a next-generation submarine solution to the Philippine Navy. Their bid, centered on the U212 NFS (Near...
TH-73A training helicopters

U.S. Approves $120 Million Sale of TH-73A Training Helicopters to Philippines

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $120 million sale of TH-73A training helicopters and associated support systems to the Government of the Philippines. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the proposed sale on Tuesday, marking...
F-16 fighter jets

Philippines Pursues Landmark F-16 fighter jets Deal with U.S. Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Manila's Bold Bid to Modernize Its Air Force Signals New Era of Strategic Alignment The Philippines is entering a critical phase in its decades-long struggle to modernize its military, as the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies negotiations with...
F-16 Fighter Jets

Philippines’ F-16 Fighter Jets Deal with U.S.: A Game-Changer for South China Sea?

In a landmark move aimed at modernizing the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the U.S. State Department has approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets to the Philippines. This sale marks a significant leap forward...
Philippines navy drills in South China Sea

China Conducts ‘Routine Patrols’ in Disputed Waters, Urges Philippines to Reconsider Actions

China’s Ministry of National Defense has issued a direct and forceful warning to the Philippines as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, reflecting the intensifying geopolitical contest in the region. In an official statement released Friday, the...
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