Analysis: Why is the West Eyeing The Philippines’ Bases as Strategic Location Against China
The Philippines is a prime location for the West to station its military forces to gain strategic oversight of China’s regional activities.
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US, Philippines Strengthen Military Ties
In a move that is sure to bolster the United States foreign policy in the region, the Pentagon has announced it will be sending more troops and equipment to the Philippines.
Chinese Warships Prowl off Japan as USS Tripoli Docks in Singapore
As the USS Tripoli docks in Singapore, China’s warships remain active near Japan as of August 31, 2022. Read here to know more.
USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Miguel Keith Conduct Operations in South China Sea
USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Miguel Keith are two extremely important US warships conducting operations in the Pacific. Find out what makes them the historic vessels they are!
China Has Fully Militarized Islands In The South China Sea, Says US Admiral
China has fully armed at least 3 of its several man-made islands in the contested South China Sea. These islands were reported to be equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-naval missile systems, lasers, and jamming apparatus.
F-35C Crashes on USS Carl Vinson in the South China Sea, 7 Injured
A U.S. F-35C Lightning II jet has just crash-landed on the deck of the aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), while doing routine flight operations within the West Philippine Sea (also known as the South China Sea) today. Seven U.S. military personnel were said to be injured because of the accident. The U.S. […]
In the Philippine Elections US Visiting Forces Agreement Will Be A Major Issue
Election Frontrunners Support the Visiting Forces Agreement Last January 22, 2022, veteran Philippine journalist Jessica Soho interviewed the leading presidential candidates as the May 2022 Philippine Presidential Elections drew nearer. One of the hotly contested topics asked was about the presidentiables’ stances on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). The military pact was threatened to be […]
Some New Clues On How The USS Connecticut Collided With A Sea Mount
Recent developments point to how the USS Connecticut collided with a sea mount in October. It relates to how the Navy treated her commanding officer, executive officer and Chief of the Boat.
Filipino President Duterte Ends His Country’s Romance With China and Moves Back Towards the US
The rapprochement could see American presence in the Philippines increased providing a deterrent against China.
The New Cold War With China Is Now Underway
China’s antics in the South China Sea are not new, but a form of Soviet Cold War tactics aimed at misdirection and the spread of propaganda.
Chinese Bombers Simulated an Attack on a US Navy Aircraft Carrier in the South China Sea
The PLA activities highlighted here are the latest in a string of aggressive and destabilizing actions,” a US military spokesman said.
The B-21 Raider Could Shift Power Balance in the Pacific
The B-21 Raider can shift power in the Pacific by allowing the U.S. to counter China’s hypersonic missiles and giving it diplomatic leverage.
