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President Marcos rejects sending warships to West Philippine Sea: ‘We are not at war’

Mr. Marcos made the statement after the Philippine Coast Guard previously floated the idea of sending naval ships into the country’s territorial waters as a “policy option,”…

  • Published: December 10, 20241:07 pm
  • Author Zacarian Sarao
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Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely drills

Taiwan’s military said it has activated its “combat readiness exercises” at strategic locations, and its naval and coast guard boats are closely monitoring Chinese military…

  • Published: December 10, 20249:25 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Indian Defence Minister arrives in Moscow, to hold talks with President Putin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived on an official visit during which he will witness the commissioning of a stealth warship into the Indian Navy and attend the 21st meeting of…

  • Published: December 9, 202412:39 pm
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Chinese vessel hits Philippine ship with laser six times

The incident happened past 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the vicinity of Hasa-Hasa (Half Moon) Shoal, a feature located just about 111 kilometers (60 nautical miles) off the Philippines'…

  • Published: December 9, 20249:05 am
  • Author Frances Mangosing
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Taiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearby

In its daily morning report on Chinese military activities, Taiwan's defence ministry said there were 14 Chinese warships operating nearby, up from the eight it reported the…

  • Published: December 9, 20249:00 am
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Japan, Sweden to elevate ties; North Korea-Russia military cooperation condemned in joint statement

As both Japan and Sweden face the threat of Russia, the nations aim to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including security.

  • Published: December 6, 20241:57 pm
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Vietnam’s International Defence Expo 2024 to showcase advanced military equipment

The event will introduce innovative display technologies, including 3D mapping, virtual reality, and interactive digital models.

  • Published: December 6, 202410:29 am
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Rising foreign military presence in Philippine waters flagged

The presence of foreign military forces does not contribute to peace or stability as it only contributes to the rising tensions and undermines the government’s national…

  • Published: December 6, 20248:39 am
  • Author Charie Abarca
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US to donate small boats to Vietnam to boost maritime law enforcement

The assistance package includes support for relevant agencies, the donation of small boats and the development of training facilities.

  • Published: December 6, 20248:38 am
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China’s PLA Navy shadows Philippine Coast Guard in West Philippine Sea

Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, revealed that they spotted PLA Navy vessels in separate incidents of harassment in Bajo de Masinloc and…

  • Published: December 5, 20247:44 am
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