Philippines, US start ‘bilateral sail’ in West Philippine Sea
Sources said exercises were held outside the country’s territorial sea and within the contiguous zone, where a state can enforce its laws on some specific matters.
Philippines plans bigger military drills with Australia
Exercise Alon, which is part of Canberra’s flagship biennial international engagement activity, is the largest joint military exercise so far staged by the Philippines and…
China’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged: US Navy
Vice Admiral Karl Thomas assured the Philippines of US backing in the face of "shared challenges" in the region, saying: "My forces are out here for a reason."
US military aircraft crashes off Australia’s north coast
The aircraft went down on Melville Island, approximately 60 km north of Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, in the Timor Sea during a routine training exercise.
Philippines-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in Palawan mock drills
The drills were part of the first Exercise “Alon” (Waves), the largest joint military exercise so far staged by the Philippines and Australia, the only other country with a…
Indo-Pacific defence chiefs ‘shocked’ at China’s West Philippine Sea moves
Chief of the Armed Forces Gen. Romeo Brawner had shown defence chiefs and senior military leaders of 24 countries a video of the Chinese Coast Guard firing a water cannon at a…
US to boost trade with Indo-Pacific, senator says
US Senator Tammy Duckworth said countries like Indonesia are not being forced to choose between the US or China, but also asserted that any Chinese involvement would block the…
Vietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023
Nearly 1500 personnel from the US and partner nations are participating in the largest, annual humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission in the Indo-Pacific.
India, Japan eye closer ties with eye on China, Indo-Pacific
The respective external affairs ministers also engaged in comprehensive discussions covering a wide range of issues of bilateral, regional, and global significance.
Japanese foreign minister Hayashi to visit 6 countries in Asia, Africa by early August
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said the trip will include visits to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda and Ethiopia — all of which are deemed to be emerging…