Philippines, Japan boost security ties amid rise of China
Part of the discussions included the security situation in the East and South China seas, where both the Philippines and Japan have territorial disputes with China.
Philippine Coast Guard slams Chinese Navy chopper’s ‘dangerous’ maneuvers
The Chinese Navy’s chopper with tail number 68 tailed the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft for 40 minutes. It then came as close as three meters during its…
Japan, Philippines plan defence equipment export framework; defense ministers to meet in Manila on Saturday
The establishment of this new framework aims to strengthen Japan-Philippines cooperation in response to China’s "increasingly hegemonic behaviour."
Japan will not participate in meeting of Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty
With China, Russia, and North Korea in mind, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya pointed out that “qualitative and quantitative nuclear arms proliferation is advancing around our…
China, Myanmar enhance cooperation to end transnational illegal activity
During the talks, Myanmar officials outlined steps the government will take to combat online gambling and telecom fraud, and pledged to strengthen coordination with China and…
Taiwan considering multi-billion dollar arms purchase from US, sources say
The package is meant to demonstrate to the United States that Taiwan is committed to its defence, one of the sources said.
Trump 2.0 codifies ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea amid fears of US policy shift
The Trump administration has also committed to the preservation of sanctions and pressure to that end in a joint statement with South Korea and Japan, assuaging Seoul’s mounting…
US President Trump offers top-end jets, trade deal to India in PM Modi bromance
Mr. Modi, only the fourth world leader to visit the White House since Mr. Trump's return, described the fellow nationalist as a friend and told him he was adopting a take on his…
Indonesia, Turkiye greenlight drone, warship construction in archipelago
In collaboration with the Indonesian Defence Ministry, several Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems will be jointly manufactured in the country by Turkish drone maker Baykar…
Philippines eyes sea drills with France, Italy, UK
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made the announcement as the Philippines, United States and Canada held the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative…