- April 26th, 2025
Indonesia’s recently elected President, Prabowo Subianto, advocated for collaboration over confrontation in his inaugural overseas trip, marking a notable shift in Indonesia’s foreign policy stance towards China. Addressing a business forum in Beijing, where he oversaw the signing of $10...
Beijing and Manila Clash Over Sovereignty and Maritime Rights in the South China Sea In the South China Sea, China summoned the Philippines' ambassador to voice its objections to two new Philippine laws that assert sovereignty over contested maritime areas....
The Philippines has announced plans to acquire 40 fast patrol vessels from France, part of an expansive modernization initiative for its coast guard. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan described the $440 million deal as the largest single...
The South China Sea, a disputed waterway crucial to global trade, joint naval exercises conducted by the Philippines, the United States, and other Western allies have effectively deterred “coercive and aggressive” maneuvers by China, according to a top Filipino military...
In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
On Monday, November 4, the Philippine military initiated a two-week series of combat exercises aimed at fortifying its defense capabilities, including training to seize control of an island in the disputed South China Sea. These drills, involving more than 3,000...
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy executed its first-ever dual aircraft carrier formation exercises in the contested waters of the South China Sea, a move signaling China’s increasing ability to project power across diverse and challenging environments. According to...
China’s Ministry of State Security announced on Tuesday that it had successfully retrieved various spying devices from both the ocean surface and the deep sea, including sophisticated underwater “lighthouses” allegedly used to facilitate foreign submarine navigation. The ministry’s report underscores...
As the U.S. presidential election draws near, the Philippines has expressed confidence that U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region will remain steady, regardless of the election’s outcome, according to the Philippines’ Defence Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro. Amid increasing tensions in the...
In the Indo-Pacific region, the United States is considering equipping its naval ships with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors to counter potential Chinese hypersonic missile threats. According to recent reports, unnamed senior defense officials indicated that...
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