US President Trump courting South Korea for naval shipbuilding efforts
The rise of China’s naval forces may trigger the Trump administration to outsource building military ships in Korean shipyards.
Armed Forces of the Philippines sees links among Chinese spy, recovered drones, falsified IDs
The Philippine Navy earlier announced that it recovered five drones last year, including the one found off San Pascual town in Masbate province on Dec. 30 with Chinese markings.
US aircraft carrier joins Philippines in West Philippine Sea patrols
Security engagements between the two allies have soared under President Marcos, who has pivoted closer to Washington, allowing the expansion of military facilities that American…
Seoul eyes revival of US-North Korea, inter-Korean talks under Trump 2.0
The Foreign Ministry stated it will "establish an early and robust consultation channel with the second Trump administration to strengthen cooperation on North Korea's nuclear…
Philippines, China agree ‘to reinvigorate platform for coast guard cooperation’
The two countries have agreed to uphold the “provisional understanding” allowing Manila’s rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal at the…
Modi government leaving no stone unturned to modernise armed forces, says Defence Minister
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remarks came on a day when India for the first time in its history simultaneously commissioned three frontline warships--a stealth frigate,…
Taiwan to ramp up monitoring of ‘flags of convenience’ ships after severed undersea cables
The proposal comes after Taipei said that a China-linked cargo vessel, the Shunxing-39, damaged an undersea data cable to the north of the island on Jan 3.
VP Harris to President Marcos: US must stand with Philippines amid China ‘provocations’
Ms. Harris and Mr. Marcos spoke on the phone on Tuesday night, a day after he also engaged outgoing US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in a…
North Korea launches multiple short range missiles ahead of Trump’s return
Prompted by the launch, the presidential office convened a security situation review meeting to discuss North Korean missile activity and future countermeasures.
Contingency plans in place vs China reclamation in Scarborough – Philippine Navy
Philippine Navy Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad made the revelation when asked if the military is ready in case China starts to reclaim…