U.S. resolute on deterring China, strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances

Japan's combat role at Balikatan signals new phase in Philippine drills

Japan's amphibious troops trained inside a live-fire coastal-defense scenario built around drones, missiles and synchronized allied fires. In past years, they were just observers.

Taiwan targets drone output surge as exports soar

Taiwan's drone exports have already surpassed last year's total. The boom reinforces efforts to build a China-free supply chain and strengthen asymmetric defense.