Naval, 08, Philippines

Renewed tensions test effort to maintain calm in South China Sea

Analysts say latest collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea is part of a campaign by Beijing to force Manila to soften its position

2024-08-20 17:36

PH Navy sees no full blown war amid heightened WPS tensions

China's increasing aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is not expected to result in a full-blown conflict, a Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday.

2024-08-21 07:23

PH eyes case vs. China after Escoda Shoal collision

The Philippines is eyeing to file a case before an international body against China after two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels were damaged after being subjected to "unlawful and aggressive maneuvers" by China Coast Guard (CCG) ships in the waters adjacen…

2024-08-21 07:23

Can the U.S. Navy Turn Around Its Decline?

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy faces critical challenges, including a declining fleet size, shipbuilding delays, and maintenance issues, which undermine its readiness and ability to defend America. -Experts like Dr. Seth Cropsey, Bryan Clark, and other…

2024-08-21 01:00

US Sends Defense Treaty Trigger Warning to China

A maritime analyst has called Sabina Shoal a "new front" in China's long-running territorial dispute with the Philippines.

2024-08-20 13:49

What Is Driving Thailand and China’s ‘Falcon Strike’ Air Force Exercises?

China-Thailand joint military drills have grown larger – and more focused on conventional warfare – over the past 20 years.

2024-08-20 13:17

US Ally Reports Intercepts of Russian and Chinese Warships

Japan has detected three groups of Russian and Chinese warships in its surrounding waters in recent days.

2024-08-20 12:08

China teases New Coast Guard 'mothership': What it means for naval warfare in the Indo-Pacific

China has built the world's first drone carrier, a Yulan-class Landing Helicopter Assault ship, pioneering a new era in naval warfare. This advanced vessel boosts China's amphibious capabilities, potentially targeting Taiwan and the South China Sea. This move…

2024-08-20 08:39

China Issues Warship Warning to NATO Member

The German navy said its Indo-Pacific deployment showed Berlin's commitment to free and safe shipping lanes and a rules-based international order.

2024-08-20 08:35

German warships await orders on crossing Taiwan Strait

BERLIN — Two German warships await orders from Berlin, their commander said, to determine whether next month they will be the first German naval vessels in decades to pass through the Taiwan Strait, drawing a rebuke from Beijing. While the U.S. and other na…

2024-08-19 23:56