Latest "Freedom of Navigation" stories

U.S. Navy conducts FONOP off Venezuelan coast

The move comes amid heightened tensions between the countries.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

UAE joins naval security coalition in the Gulf

The UAE joins four other members of the International Maritime Security Construct — the United Kingdom, Australia, Bahrain and the United States.

By Jaleah Dortch

3 years ago

Russian-Chinese air patrol was an attempt to divide allies, says top US Air Force official in Pacific

Is it a conspiracy theory? The head of the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific has suggested that a recent Russian-Chinese air patrol may be an attempt to divide regional partners. The event resulted in warning shots fired by intercepting South Korean jets.

3 years ago

Philippines protests sinking of boat in disputed waters

Beijing condemned the incident but did not immediately confirm or deny that a Chinese vessel was involved.

4 years ago

Philippines frets about war at sea for US

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a 1951 treaty with the US needed to be re-examined to clear ambiguities that could cause chaos and confusion during a crisis

4 years ago

After talks with North Korea flop, Pompeo flies to Philippines to discuss China

US worried over Chinese moves threatening navigation.

4 years ago