Hegseth Tells Philippines the Trump Administration Will Ramp Up Deterrence Against China Threat
Pete Hegseth blamed the previous Biden Administration for insufficient actions that emboldened aggressors like China.
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Navy prepares to revamp West Philippine Sea order of battle
The Department of National Defense recently approved the reorganization of Naval Forces West to Western Naval Command, and the Naval Forces Northern Luzon to Northern Luzon Naval Command, Philippine ...
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China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila’s capacity to push back against Beijing’s growing assertiveness ...
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AFP to China: Philippines is no one’s pawn
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lashed back at China yesterday following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent statements that the Philippines’ actions in the South China Sea are mere ...
U.S. sending high-tech missile system to the Philippines
The U.S. military is sending a new autonomous missile system and drone sea vessels to the Philippines amid growing tensions ...
The US must establish credible deterrence in the West Philippine Sea
America’s comparative advantage in advancing its interests is through the strengthening of its alliances and partnerships in ...
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Hegseth Tells Philippines the Trump Administration Will Ramp Up Deterrence Against China Threat
The U.S. would also deploy an anti-ship missile system called the Navy ... defend the Philippines if Filipino forces, ships and aircraft come under an armed attack, including in the South China ...