South China Sea

US to Build Philippine Boat Repair Facilities Near Contested South China Sea

The US Navy plans to build two repair facilities for smaller vessels operating in the western Philippines, the US embassy said.

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Philippines Says China Coast Guard Fired Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiped’ Govt Vessel

The Philippines fisheries bureau accused the China Coast Guard of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel while it collected sand for a research project.

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Philippines, US Coast Guards Join Military Drills in South China Sea

The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea.

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Philippines Slams ‘High-Risk’ Chinese Naval Actions Near Contested Reef

The Philippines criticized on Thursday a "high-risk" maneuver by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare incident involving warships from the two navies.

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New Chinese Tech Lets Drones Detect Submarines

Chinese scientists claim to have developed a drone-mounted submarine detection system designed for the ocean's "blind zones."

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Philippines Denies ‘Irresponsible’ Chinese Report on Disputed Reef

The Philippines on Monday slammed an "irresponsible" Chinese state media report claiming a disputed reef in the South China Sea was under Beijing's control, saying the status quo was unchanged.

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Philippines, US Test Air Defenses as China Seizes Reef

Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defense drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila.

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‘Shared Adversity’ as Philippines, US Launch Joint Military Drills

The Philippine and US militaries kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario," as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.

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Captured Underwater Drone Sent Messages to China: Philippine Military

Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare," the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China.

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Taiwan’s Annual War Games to Simulate 2027 China Attack

Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island's annual war games, the defense ministry said Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei.

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