US commander says China has failed to coerce rivals in South China SeaAdm. Stephen Koehler gave assurances of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.3 days ago
USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times. By Riley Ceder7 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.7 weeks ago
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drillThe BRP Miguel Malvar took on water while being towed ahead of a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.2 months ago
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drillsThousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.3 months ago
US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China SeaA Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.4 months ago
