South China Sea

US to send advanced military hardware to Philippines

During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.

The six Chinese suspects and a Filipino were caught amid heightened territorial tensions in the South China Sea.

Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”

Separately, Filipino musicians are planning to play a peace concert in the South China Sea.

Package for 20 jets, valued at $5.58 billion, will not alter Southeast Asia’s military balance, the United States says.

Separately, Filipino musicians are planning to play a peace concert in the South China Sea.

2025-04-02

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2025-03-31

The announcement came days after the U.S., Philippines, Japan staged naval training near a contested shoal.

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