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Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro will continue his duties despite China's sanctions. Beijing imposed penalties on Teodoro for his remarks about China's actions. Ties between the Philippines and China have worsened due to disputes in the South China Sea. Teodoro stated he will uphold the nation against Chinese aggression. Manila…

The Economic Times

The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

The Economic Times

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

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Marcos says stronger alliances make Philippines safer amid China tensions, pledges reforms at home

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has used his annual state of the nation speech to declare that the country had become more confident and better prepared to defend its sovereignty

The Independent UK

China says Hegseth calling it a threat is touting a Cold War mentality

China has denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a Cold War mentality

The Independent UK

New Zealand, Phillippines Sign Troops Deal In 'Deteriorating' Strategic Environment

The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment.

International Business Times

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.

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Philippine defense chief calls China's claims in the South China Sea 'the biggest fiction and lie'

The Philippine defense chief has called China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea as “the biggest fiction and lie” that no Southeast Asian country will accept

The Independent UK

Hegseth to visit the Philippines for talks that will include South China Sea concerns, envoy says

A Philippine official says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific next week, for talks that will include increasing deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent UK

Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties

Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold large combat exercises and intensify defense cooperation

The Independent UK

Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea

The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.

Al Jazeera

Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s increasing aggressive actions in the region

The Independent UK

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the disputed South China Sea

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US And Philippines Sign Military Intelligence Agreement

US and Philippines sign agreement to exchange military intelligence and technology, enhancing defense ties in response to China's assertiveness.

Al Jazeera

Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China

The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally’s national defence.

The Independent UK

US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology

The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly confidential military intelligence and technology in key weapons the U.S. would provide to Manila

International Business Times

US, Philippines Sign Deal On Sharing Military Information

US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement Monday on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.

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Australia pledges closer defence ties with Philippines

Defence Minister Richard Marles has held talks with his Philippines counterpart on Australian soil for the first time.

International Business Times

Philippines Says China 'Biggest Disruptor' Of Peace In Southeast Asia

China is the "biggest disruptor" of peace in Southeast Asia, the Philippine defence chief said Tuesday, as tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed reefs and waters in the South China Sea escalate.

The Independent UK

Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats

Germany and the Philippines have agreed to rapidly finalize a defense pact that will allow joint military training and possible sale of German weapons to address security threats, including China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea, which Manila’s defense chief said was “the sole cause of tensions” and conflicts…

Latin Times

Blinken Says US To Provide $500 Mn Military Funding To Philippines

Blinken was in Manila with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as part of an Asia-Pacific tour to strengthen Washington's latticework of alliances aimed at countering Beijing.

The Independent UK

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China's opposition

The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests

WEKU

On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China

About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.

International Business Times

Philippine Defense Chief Slams Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson For 'Gutter Level Talk' Toward President

The Philippines' defense chief did not mince words in his statement regarding Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks directed at the Philippine president that suggested Marcos Jr. was ignorant of the Taiwan issue.

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