China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming its own claims over the disputed waters. The announcement came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an […]
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Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, Sjafrie explained that the document signed in Washington only outlined general principles of cooperation and […]
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Japan and the Philippines have taken another significant step in strengthening their defence relationship, signing two key military agreements aimed at deepening cooperation and improving regional security. The move comes at a time of rising geopolitical tension in East Asia, particularly in waters where maritime disputes continue to create unease. One of the agreements, known […]
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In a significant display of regional cooperation, Indian and Philippine naval forces launched joint patrols in the contested waters of the South China Sea—marking the first time these two countries have conducted such an operation together. This move comes as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarks on a state visit to India, signaling growing diplomatic […]
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