Reestablishing deterrence: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Reestablishing deterrence—and reclaiming peace in the Indo-Pacific region—will require all nations that abide by the rule of law to match their strong words with even stronger…
Defence & Security
China arrests three Filipinos suspected of espionage
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have reiterated that China will take strict action against foreign espionage.
Maritime security is a core issue for Filipinos
As the Philippines grapples with its own domestic issues—upcoming elections, political rivalries, and economic challenges—it has to defend itself and assert its sovereignty…
China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year
The Eastern Theater Command said the drills focused on tasks such as verification and identification, warning and expulsion, interception, and detention to verify the troops’…
Philippine military welcomes possible F-16 sale; expert sees easy US Congress nod
The US State Department green-lighted the sale, which includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the country, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on…
Joint Philippine, US Marines exercise kicks off in province of Maguindanao Norte
Brig. Gen. Romulo Quemado II, 1st Philippine Marine Brigade commander, said 480 Philippine and 45 US Marine personnel and other security forces were participating in the extensive…
Japan prepares for war with new joint command, evacuation plans and missile unit deployments
These defence developments come as Japan is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of an invasion of Taiwan, which it deems an existential threat. Like its security ally the United…
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief to soldiers: Plan for action in case of Taiwan invasion
Beijing, which did not rule out the usage of force to put Taiwan under its control, on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to surround Taipei, aimed at practicing…
China undertakes combat drills around Taiwan
Senior Colonel Shi Yi said in a statement that the command has deployed its ground, naval, air, rocket and other forces from multiple directions as part of the operation.
Japan-U.S. Defence Ministers’ meeting: Do not let trust shake bilateral alliance- The Japan News
It is significant that Japan and the United States reconfirmed the importance of their alliance on the site where the two countries once fought a war and suffered many casualties.