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‘Range of options’ ready for South China Sea aggression: US admiral

Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over China’s increasingly assertive actions to defend its territorial claims in the South China Sea.

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in South China Sea

Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.

Austin pledges $500M in security aid to Philippines amid uncertainty

The aid is the latest sign of the strengthening security ties between the United States and The Philippines.

US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea

Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.

China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.

Marines put new amphibious vehicle to use overseas for 1st time

The journey to getting the amphibious combat vehicle ready for overseas operations has been bumpy.

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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops

The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.

US, Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic Bashi Channel

U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills near southern Taiwan, a flashpoint in the Washington-Beijing military rivalry.

US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea

American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.

US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region

“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.