The United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines agreed to expand defense cooperation at a regional security meeting in Cebu, Philippines, on Oct. 28, including closer coordination of military exercises and defense policy. The four countries also discussed joint investment in…
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said any attempt by China to tow away the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal would be considered an act of war. Teodoro warns China: Towing away BRP Sierra Madre would be 'act…
Col. Coby Moran, incoming commandier of Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, left, greets the outgoing commander, Col. Robert Bunn, during a turnover at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 26, 2026. (Eric Huynh/U.S. Marine Corps) By SETH ROBSON STARS AND STRIPES Published 8 hours ago…
Published - October 29, 2026 07:24 pm IST - New Delhi India is committed to collective regional security and the eradication of terrorism in all its forms and is ready to share its battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN partners to strengthen joint capabilities, Defence Minister…
A Coast Guard vessel on patrol in the Port of Long Beach in California. David McNew / Getty Images President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Wednesday that would give the Homeland Security Department more authority to…
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China’s military build-up was creating a “condition of pressure” in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation. Beijing deploys hundreds of coast guard, navy and other vessels to patrol…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday of Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific, pledging that Washington would defend its interests and those of its allies and partners. Hegseth, who is participating in…
"Now is a time to double down on friends and to double down on neighbours and to be working more closely together to provide for our collective security," said Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. CEBU: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles…
Beijing is embarking on the “most significant” expansion of its footprint in Antarctica after new satellite images revealed the communist regime has resumed construction on a fifth polar station. The new station, located on Inexpressible Island near the Ross Sea,…
TOKYO - Three Chinese naval vessels and a China Coast Guard ship passed through the Osumi Strait off Kagoshima Prefecture into the Pacific Ocean, Japan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday. It is the first time the ministry has announced that a China…
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