Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Australia, Japan, US and India foreign ministers to meet in New Delhi on Tuesday for Quad talksForeign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. are meeting in New Delhi. They aim to revitalize the Quad group. Concerns abou...
26 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source saysTaiwan awaits a significant U.S. arms sale. A U.S. official suggested a pause due to munitions needs for an Iran conflict. However, a sourc...
23 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drillsChina's navy and air force held combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal. This action follows annual regional drills involving Australia, New ...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China SeaPhilippine and US forces are conducting large-scale military drills in Palawan. These exercises, part of the Balikatan series, involve alli...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islandsChina has revealed a video hinting at a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nation also plans to strengthen its island infrastructure...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr's 5-day India visit to boost defence tiesPhilippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit India from August 4-8, aiming to strengthen defence partnerships and trade...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.12 AM IST
Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggressionThe Philippines and Lithuania have formalized a security pact. This alliance is a response to perceived aggression from countries like Chin...
30 Jun, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
US and Philippines launch joint army drills with 5,000 soldiersPhilippine and U.S. forces commenced three weeks of joint military drills focused on territorial defense and large-scale deployments. Aroun...
24 Mar, 2025, 05.23 PM IST
US boosting alliance with the Philippines with military funding and pact amid concern over ChinaUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are set to announce USD 500 million in military funding to boost Ph...
30 Jul, 2024, 08.09 AM IST
Philippines says to resist China's 'reckless behaviour' in South China SeaPhilippines' Defence Minister vows to resist China's 'dangerous and reckless behaviour' in the South China Sea to protect territorial integ...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.52 PM IST
China conducts military drills in South China SeaA statement from the Chinese army indicates that military "combat patrols" will be carried out in the contested South China Sea on Sunday, ...
07 Apr, 2024, 09.13 AM IST
Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing TaiwanDefense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro also called for the development of more structures on the remote Batanes islands, less than 200 km (125 ...
07 Feb, 2024, 02.10 PM IST
Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous' - Chinese state mediaThe Philippines has relied on U.S. support to continually provoke China, with such "extremely dangerous" behaviour seriously harming region...
25 Dec, 2023, 02.11 PM IST
US to get expanded access to 4 Philippines military bases to monitor China’s activities; Details hereThe Philippines and the United States on February 1 announced their joint plans to accelerate the full implementation of the Enhanced Defen...
02 Feb, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
Philippines agrees to buy India anti-ship missile systemManila's military was one of the most poorly equipped in Asia when President Rodrigo Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino, began a modest ...
14 Jan, 2022, 10.32 PM IST