Philippines South China Sea

Japan strikes combat role in South China Sea

Japan joins South China Sea combat drills with US and Philippines in post-war pivot

Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising willingness to project military power on China’s doorstep.

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Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

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Japan strikes combat role in South China Sea in post-war pivot

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Japan, Philippines aim to fast-track transfer of navy destroyers

Japan's defence minister pledged to deepen military cooperation with the Philippines during a visit Tuesday to Manila, aiming for the "early transfer" of Abukuma-class destroyers to the archipelago na...

Philippine Daily Inquirer · 1d

WPS: Japan, Philippines to launch working-level destroyer export talks

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PBBM, Japan defense chief align on security as Tokyo expands regional role

US Fires Tomahawk Missile Amid Tensions With China Over Pacific War Games

China has warned the U.S., the Philippines and Japan against "playing with fire" as they continue to strengthen security ties.

Manila Standard

Philippines warns China research ship in disputed waters

The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday it deployed aircraft to issue radio warnings to a Chinese research ship in a disputed area of the South China Sea