South China Sea, Philippines

Hegseth Discusses South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
Is Squad the new ‘monster’ Philippines is turning to in South China Sea?
According to Philippine media reports, the US, the Philippines, Australia, and Japan held a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday. At the same time, Philippine media did not hesitate to hype the so-called Chinese "monster ship.
US Sends Bombers to South China Sea in Warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal
The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.
Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a "routine patrol" over a disputed shoal.
Hegseth, the Philippines discuss South China Sea
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
The Philippine coast guard says Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea,
Skies Over the South China Sea: Joint Patrols by Philippines and U.S.
The Philippines and United States air forces conducted joint patrols over the South China Sea, specifically in the West Philippine Sea. This one-day exercise involved the participation of Philippine FA-50 fighter jets and U.
Philippine And Partnered Navies Train In Contested South China Sea
U.S., Japanese, and Australian naval assets joined the Philippines in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone on February 5.
China Criticizes Philippines Over Joint Drills in South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
China has conducted military patrols in the South China Sea while the Philippines was holding joint naval drills with the U.S., Japan and Australia, saying Manila is undermining Beijing's claims in the region.
Tensions Skim South China Sea as Naval Drills Amp Up
Recent naval drills in the South China Sea involving the US and partners have sparked protests from China, which accuses the Philippines of colluding with other nations. The exercises aim to enhance defense cooperation but are criticized by Beijing for destabilizing the region and undermining its maritime claims.
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
Philippine president offers a deal to China: Stop sea aggression and I'll return missiles to US
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has offered to remove a U.S. missile system from the Philippines if China halts ...
PLA holds combat readiness patrols around hotly disputed South China Sea shoal
The Chinese military carried out combat readiness patrols in waters and airspace surrounding a hotly disputed Sea shoal on ...
PLA patrols in South China Sea for second day as tensions mount with Philippines
Footage of warships conducting drill in the Pacific follows exchange between Beijing and Manila over navy transit.
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With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?
The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...
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Philippines, US, Japan, Australia sail together in West Philippine Sea
Demonstrating anew a united stand in upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific region, naval and air force assets from the ...
China Troubles US Ally in Coastal Waters for 30 Days
The Philippines said it managed to drive China's "Monster" coast guard vessel farther away from heavily populated Luzon ...