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India's first Joint Naval Patrol with Philippines in South China Sea signa
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The deployment features India's first-ever joint maritime patrol with the Philippines in these hotly contested waters, signalling a clear strategic push against China's growing influence, as reported by the US Naval Institute.
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Chinese vessels patrol disputed Senkaku waters for record 216 days
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese ships have been near disputed East China Sea islands for 216 days, Japan says. The islands are claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. Tensions are rising, with joint Japan-US-Philippines drills and China's growing military presence, including an aircraft carrier near Japan's exclusi
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US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China's aggress
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, he announced that US will deploy more advanced military assets for joint training, improve interoperability for "high-end operations," and focus on strengthening defense industrial cooperation.
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US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made a stop in Hawaii to converse with officials from the Indo-Pacific Command before heading to the Philippines and Japan later this week, according to Inquirer.Net.
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Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Philippines is strengthening its defence partnerships with the US, Canada, and New Zealand amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. Manila is expanding military drills and negotiating new agreements to counter Beijing's assertive maritime claims.
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US, Philippines sign agreement on sharing military information
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
US and Philippines on Monday signed the Philippines-United States General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA).
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China accuses US of "stoking military confrontation" with missile deployme
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
During a regular news briefing last week, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian accused the US of seeking a "unilateral military advantage," and underscored Beijing's strong opposition to the deployment.
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US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with Ch
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In conversation between two leaders, US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty which binds both nations to support each other if another party attacks the Philippines or the United States.
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Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines ties to counter China
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve the long-standing issue of North Korea's past abductions of Japanese nationals as the victims' families continue to age, according to the draft obtained by Kyodo News.
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China dismisses US support for Philippines amid tensions in West Philippin
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The US criticised China's use of water cannons against Philippine vessels delivering aid near Bajo de Masinloc.
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US, Philippines launch military drills amid surge in China tensions
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In the midst of escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the US military began two weeks of multilateral exercises on Monday with its Philippine allies and other foreign partners, according to CNN.
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Australia's biggest warship participates in military exercises with US, Ph
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Most recently, authorities in the Philippines accused the Chinese of using a water cannon against its vessels carrying supplies for Filipino soldiers based on one of the disputed Spratly Islands. The Philippine Coast Guard said China's actions were "excessive and unlawful". China demanded th
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