Philippines set for ‘more robust’ Balikatan joint drills, but no mention of Typhon
Similar to Balikatan 2024, this year’s drills will feature sinking exercises 12 nautical miles outside the Philippines’ ...
To the Philippines: Don’t be a ship lost at sea in foreign policy
Yet, the Philippines' foreign policy resembles a ship that has lost its direction, blindly catering to the strategic ...
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US-made Typhon missiles to bolster security, deter ‘repressive’ China: Philippine Defence Secretary
“(The Typhon missile system ... Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as Taiwan, but the Philippines has been among the most vocal in the region in confronting Beijing. Asean has long struggled to ...
As Alliances Fray Under Trump, This Nation Is Confident of U.S. Ties
Officials in the Philippines say that President Trump will not pull back from defense commitments because Manila and ...
China military helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippines patrol plane over South China Sea
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
What are Beijing’s plans for Taiwan after Ukraine shock? ‘Two sessions’ may offer clues
Analysts say Beijing is 'preoccupied' with the economy this year and will keep up its carrot and stick approach to Taiwan ...
China’s Wang Yi questions what US has achieved with tariffs, warns against ‘two-faced’ approach
No country should fantasise that it can “suppress China and maintain good relations” at the same time, he says. Read more at ...
US and Ally Signal Possible Missile Deployment on China's Doorstep
The U.S. Army has expressed interest in operating its Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), which hosts the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and the midrange Capability (MRC) missile systems, out of ...