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Jun- 2026 -

29 June

The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary

A string of islands stretching from Japan to Borneo has become the defining fault line of Indo-Pacific competition. This guide explains how the First Island Chain shapes — and constrains — Chinese military ambition.

24 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

US Transfers Four Triton Autonomous Vessels to Philippine Navy

The US has handed over four Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, valued at approximately $13 million, to the Philippines as part of a security assistance initiative.

7 June

Asia Pacific

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Coast Guard Says Deploys Vessels in Response to China Operation

Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels "to respond appropriately" to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said "violates international law."

May- 2026 -

29 May

Asia Pacific

Philippine President Philippine President Bongbong Marcos (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a meeting at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, Philippines to Discuss Intelligence Sharing: Takaichi

The Philippines and Japan agreed on Thursday to negotiate an intelligence sharing agreement, as the two nations draw closer under the increasing shadow of China's naval ambitions.

18 May

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Weighs Export of Type 88 Anti-Ship Missiles to Philippines

Japan is weighing the export of its Type 88 anti-ship missile to the Philippines after Manila expressed interest in acquiring the system.

5 May

Asia Pacific

Japanese defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Filipino counterpart Gilbert Teodoro during the former's visit to Manila.

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, Philippines Aim to Fast-Track Transfer of Navy Destroyers

Japan's defense minister pledged to deepen military cooperation with the Philippines during a visit to Manila, aiming for the "early transfer" of Abukuma-class destroyers to the archipelago nation.

Apr- 2026 -

29 April

Asia Pacific

Republic of Korea Soldiers, display the K2 Black Panther during the 75th Republic of Korea Armed Forces parade, in Seoul, South Korea, on September 26, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jason Palacios)

Rojoef Manuel

US Forces Korea Eyes Trilateral ‘Kill Web’ Network to Deter Indo-Pacific Threats

The US Forces Korea has proposed integrating the military capabilities of South Korea, Japan, and potentially the Philippines into a unified “kill web” to counter rising threats from North Korea, China, and Russia.

20 April

Exercises

US Marines and Philippine contractors load a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement onto a barge in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Begins Philippines War Games in Thick of Middle East Conflict

Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.

17 April

Asia Pacific