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US Navy Eyes More Lethal Firepower in South China Sea
The United States Navy will enhance the firepower of its fleet of fast and agile warships, making them capable of launching long-range missiles while deployed in the contested South China Sea. Announcing the upgrade,
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
China and the Philippines gave conflicting versions on Wednesday of a maritime confrontation around a contested shoal in the South China Sea, the latest row in a longstanding dispute between the neighbours.
US, allies send message to Beijing over South China Sea clashes with the Philippines
Diplomats and representatives from the militaries and coast guards of the United States, Japan and the Philippines had a maritime dialogue against a backdrop of clashes involving Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea.
U.S. Destroyer Performs South China Sea FONOP
A U.S. destroyer performed a freedom of navigation operation in the Spratly Islands on Friday, U.S. 7th Fleet announced. USS Preble (DDG-88) sailed within 12 nautical miles of Swallow Reef, a Navy official told USNI News.
Russian Attack Submarine Intercepted in South China Sea
The submarine is capable of firing Kalibr cruise missiles that have seen extensive use in strikes against Ukraine.
Indonesia yet to agree joint development areas with Beijing in South China Sea, minister says
Indonesia has yet to decide on any joint development areas with China in the South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Monday, seeking to allay concerns that a recent agreement with Beijing could compromise its sovereignty.
China carrying out 'maritime occupation' in West Philippine Sea: analyst
The analysts suggests that the Philippines counter China's "maritime occupation" by "exploiting" their position as the "occupier," which he said was a resource-intensive endeavor.
Philippines considers new UN case against Beijing over South China Sea activity
The Philippines is working to build a new arbitration case against China over alleged breaches of international law in the South China Sea and is lobbying other countries to join as it struggles to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive actions in the disputed waters.
Philippines to continue resupply missions in S.China Sea, won't escalate situation
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that the country will not send its navy to support Filipino fishers in a contested shoal in the South China Sea despite a recent incident with Chinese vessels.
Waves continue in South China Sea as China warns against 'provocative actions'
With tensions in the South China Sea showing no signs of abating, countries with claims in the disputed waterway are seeking ...
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in ...
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"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea; Philippines deploys navy ship, warplanes
The Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the ...
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Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves South China Sea, Russian Surface Action Group Visits China
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is now operating in the Philippine Sea after leaving the South China Sea on Monday, USNI ...
South China Sea: Vietnam reef projects and runway may set scene for conflict with Beijing
For years China has had an advantage in the Sea as its land reclamation programme on reefs of strategic significance created a possible base for large planes and vessels, including navy ships. But ...
US says China military activity elevated around Taiwan, but not a response to Lai's trip
The de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said on Thursday that Chinese military activity in the region is currently elevated but ...
Inaugural US-Japan-Philippine maritime talks eyes inciting Manila to continue provocations against China in South China Sea: expert
The inaugural US-Japan-Philippine Maritime Dialogue held in Tokyo on Tuesday aims to incite Manila to continue provocations ...
China's Naval Deployments In Line With Other Large Drills, Says US
China's naval deployments in the East China Sea and South China Sea are elevated but consistent with other large exercises in ...