China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming … Read More

Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete … Read More

New Japan–Philippines Defence Pact Strengthens Regional Unity as Tensions With China Grow

The Philippines and Japan have taken a significant step toward deeper security cooperation by signing two major defence agreements in Manila, marking a stronger alliance amid rising tensions in the … Read More

India and the Philippines Conduct First-Ever Joint Patrols in the South China Sea Amid Growing Maritime Tensions

As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. headed to New Delhi for a high-level visit, something historic was quietly unfolding at sea. For the first time, Indian Navy warships have joined their … Read More