Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat ...
WEBMay 24, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday, dismissing China’s criticisms of such moves as paranoia.
U.S. Pledges $500 Million in New Military Aid to the Philippines, …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The Biden administration announced on Tuesday an additional $500 million of military aid to the Philippines, further bolstering the defense alliance between the two nations while the Philippine...
South China Sea drills: US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ...
WEBMay 9, 2024 · China has angered the Philippines by repeatedly harassing its navy and coast guard ships with powerful water cannons, a military-grade laser, blocking movements and other dangerous maneuvers in the high seas near two …
The Philippines says it won't let China remove a Filipino military ...
WEBMar 6, 2024 · ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) — The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships.
Why China rammed a Philippine ship while 60 Minutes was on board - CBS News
WEB2 days ago · Chinese ships have repeatedly rammed Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The U.S. has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, which could lead to American intervention.
Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashes
WEBOct 23, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military is realigning its modernization program to strengthen territorial and coastal defense amid escalating tension with China.
U.S. and Philippines hold their largest war drills ever - NBC News
WEBAmerican and Filipino forces on Tuesday launched their largest combat exercises in decades, in waters across the disputed South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. Commits $500M to Modernize Philippine Military, Coast ... - USNI News
WEBJul 31, 2024 · U.S. and Philippine officials announced new programs to enhance their defense and security cooperation this week, which includes $500 million of foreign military financing from Washington to help the Philippine military and coast guard improve their territorial defense missions.
The Philippines’ $35 Billion Military Modernization Plan, Explained
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently approved a “wish list” of big-ticket military procurements with an estimated value of around $35 billion (2 trillion …
US and Philippine Forces Launch Combat Drills in the ... - Military.com
WEBApr 22, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing.