Japan-Philippines defence pact comes into force amid China tensions
Japanese troops are set to return to Philippine soil for the first time since World War II after…
New Zealand’s ‘hawkish’ China turn drives its expanding Asian security footprint
A newly minted military agreement between the Philippines and New Zealand reflects deepening defence cooperation among “like-minded democracies”…
In a first, Japan will join major Philippine-U.S. drills as participant
Tokyo’s defense relations with Manila are about to enter a new phase as Japan prepares to participate for…
French carrier visits Philippines, flexes nuclear-powered muscle in disputed South China Sea
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships were in the Philippines on Sunday after holding combat drills with…