US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drillSome of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.By Jen Judson3 days ago
OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata8 days ago
US warns it will defend Philippines after Chinese vessels incidentsThe U.S. renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea.By Simina Mistreanu7 months ago
Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashesLawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.By Leilani Chavez7 months ago
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raidThe U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.By Tara Copp, AP8 months ago
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coupThe decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP8 months ago
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attackThe interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 months ago
Philippine supply boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockadeTwo Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to a contested shoal.9 months ago
US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in South China SeaThe drill will underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after recent Chinese aggression, Filipino security officials said.9 months ago
Philippines protests China firing water cannon in disputed South ChinaChinese coast guard ships fired a water cannon and blocked two Philippine navy-chartered civilian boats taking supplies to the Philippine forces.9 months ago
Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannonThe Philippine military condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea.9 months ago
Russian jet damaged US drone with flares over Syria, US military saysA senior Air Force commander said the move on Sunday was an attempt by the Russians to knock the MQ-9 Reaper drone out of the sky.10 months ago