China’s divide, rule tactic seeks gaps in Philippine unity to conquer West Philippine Sea: Experts
“The goal of Beijing is to disrupt the region through cognitive dissonance, disinformation, and gray zone strategy,” said an expert.
Defence & Security
After President’s order, Philippine Coast Guard removes China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal
China asserts that it owns almost all the areas in the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea, through its now 10-dash line.
China installs floating barrier southeast of Scarborough Shoal: Philippine Coast Guard
The barrier, approximately 300 metres long, was allegedly meant to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering the shoal and conducting fishing activities.
South Korean firm offers newest submarines to Philippine Navy
The two-boat submarine offer is part of a submarine force package that includes training, technology transfer, safety and integrated logistics support, simulators and a…
Singapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea
Warships from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) taking part in the exercise include the two Formidable-class frigates RSS Stalwart and RSS Tenacious.
Japan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan
Vice Adm. Akira Saito, commander in chief of the Self-Defence Fleet, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the US 7th Fleet, expressed concern over the Chinese military, which…
Myanmar, Belarus, discuss cooperations including economy and defence
The leaders exchanged views on further promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation and reaffirmed their commitments for closer collaboration in multilateral fora on the basis…
US Space Force plans to establish command post in Japan
The establishment of this new command post is part of the US military’s efforts to enhance cooperation with allied countries in the domain of space, and activities in Japan have…
Old Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force high mobility vehicles turn up in Thailand
Under existing rules, retired vehicles are meant to be dismantled by contractors and the scrap iron is recycled.
US plans to expand scale of training of Taiwan military
According to sources close to US-Taiwan relations, it would be the first time for a Taiwan battalion, with a strength of 600 to 800 troops, to be trained by the US.