- December 17th, 2025
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...
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...
Beijing’s Military Maneuvers Signal Strength as U.S. Reaffirms Defense Pact with the Philippines In a significant display of military power, China has deployed two long-range H-6 bombers near the highly contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Satellite images...
Chinese attack submarine, reportedly under construction in Wuhan, may be intended to counter the recent deployment of US-made Typhon missile systems in the Philippines. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), which cites a semi-official Chinese...
The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
Tensions flared once again in the South China Sea this week as the coast guards of China and the Philippines offered conflicting accounts of a maritime confrontation near the contested Scarborough Shoal. This latest episode underscores the volatility of the...
More than three years after its announcement by then-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the long-awaited construction of the 48-hectare Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Bare Base in Bintulu is finally set to commence. This project marks a significant...
China announced on Thursday that it has intensified its air and naval patrols around the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a move described as a bid to "resolutely defend" its national sovereignty. This development underscores the growing...
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the strength and resilience of the U.S.-Philippines alliance during a visit to the Philippine military's Western Command on Palawan island. In his statement, Austin underscored that the partnership between the two nations would...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea during his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
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