Capabilities
Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
Diplomacy
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
Security
Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
Security
China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
Science & Technology
China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
An Indonesian fisherman found a device tied to China's undersea surveillance push. Beijing is aiming to monitor key chokepoints.
Diplomacy
Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
Diplomacy
India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
The two countries upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while opening negotiations on intelligence sharing, defense transfers and broader strategic cooperation.
U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
Washington wants deterrence without needless confrontation, said the Pentagon chief. He urged allies to carry more of the region's defense burden.
Security
Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
Diplomacy
Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
Diplomacy
China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
Diplomacy
Taiwanese drone exports soar as Ukraine war drives demand
Diplomacy
Quad alliance pledges $20 billion for critical minerals, launches Pacific infrastructure project
Diplomacy
Dutch warship visits Manila
Diplomacy
Sony-TSMC sensor venture strengthens Japan's AI supply chain ambitions
Diplomacy
Waking the 'sleeping giant': India rises into its role in great power competition
Diplomacy
Western allies expand Philippines' Luzon corridor to strengthen Indo-Pacific supply chains
Diplomacy
Philippines cannot stay out of any Taiwan conflict: Marcos
Diplomacy
Iran boosts covert oil transfers near Malaysia to bypass U.S. sanctions
Diplomacy
India, Vietnam bolster strategic ties amid concerns over China
Diplomacy
Balikatan 2026 highlights unmanned systems in Philippine defense push
Diplomacy
Taiwan's future must be decided by its people, president says
Diplomacy
Philippines considers wider Balikatan operations as allies step up coordination
