Philippine envoy: Manila’s defense alliance with Washington ‘remains intact’
Philippines’ Marcos has requested a meeting with U.S. leader Trump about bilateral alliance, Manila’s ambassador to
Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked
Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin urged Southeast Asian nations to be less reliant on ‘external suppliers.’
China sets up live-fire exercise zone near Taiwan ‘without warning’
Taiwan said the unannounced zone raised transport risks and it sent military to monitor.
Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan
Chinese commentators maintain it was earlier called Zheng He island after a famous explorer
China holds landing exercise with ‘invasion barges’ in South China Sea
The drills raise concerns that China is getting ready for an invasion contingency.
Philippines accuses Chinese state outlet of ‘deceptive messaging’ on disputed shoal
Philippine national security adviser warns of fabricated historical claims that 'undermine' Philippine sovereignty.
Indonesia to ratify South China Sea deal with Vietnam in April
The two countries concluded 12 years of negotiations on exclusive economic zones in 2022.
Vietnam receives 6 new Czech aircraft as it seeks to rely less on Russia
Hanoi hopes the L-39 Skyfox trainer will help modernize its air force as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
Japan, Philippines boost defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional situation
Manila has been shoring up military partnerships as it seeks to counter Beijing in a South China Sea dispute.
China conducts live fire drills in Tonkin Gulf as Vietnam draws sea border
China announced the exercise as Vietnam released its baseline for the area.
