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US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.

4 days ago

Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

11 days ago

Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

By Noah Robertson

2 weeks ago

US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea

A Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.

4 weeks ago

Marine Corps eyes future stability of Indo-Pacific with Balikatan 2025

This year's exercise marks 40 years of joint drills aimed at strengthening the U.S. and Philippines' defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.

By Riley Ceder

4 weeks ago

Pentagon chief to visit Philippines for security talks, envoy says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific next week.

5 weeks ago

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