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US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’

The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.

By Military Times Staff

3 months ago

Marines deploy Reaper drone unit to South China Sea

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed a unit equipped with MQ-9A Reaper drones to the South China Sea to provide support to Philippine forces there.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 months ago

Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in South China Sea

China has stood by its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, clashing with its neighbors and drawing in the U.S., Manila’s treaty ally.

2 years ago

Marines double down on ties to Philippines with new deployment

Positioning Marines forward in the Indo-Pacific is part of the Corps’ plan for countering a potential adversary as technologically adept as China.

By Irene Loewenson

2 years ago

Philippine supply boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade

Two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to a contested shoal.

2 years ago

US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in South China Sea

The drill will underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after recent Chinese aggression, Filipino security officials said.

2 years ago

Marines fly food to remote areas of Philippines after deadly typhoon

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 wound up delivering 64,000 pounds of food and water.

By Irene Loewenson

3 years ago

Philippines protests China firing water cannon in disputed South China

Chinese coast guard ships fired a water cannon and blocked two Philippine navy-chartered civilian boats taking supplies to the Philippine forces.

3 years ago

Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannon

The Philippine military condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea.

3 years ago

Philippines considers US request to host Afghan visa processing center

The full details of the request, which remains under negotiations, have not been made public.

3 years ago

Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

3 years ago

US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.

By Bryant Harris

3 years ago