US, allies show of force in West Philippine Sea
The US and three of its allies have announced a joint military exercise in the disputed waters of the South China Sea,ratcheting up tensions with Beijing as they seek to show their commitment to “safeguarding the international order.” The US-led group will conduct a “maritime cooperation activity,” its first in a series of joint drills, […]
Like Ukraine, Taiwan boosts maritime drone production
Taking a leaf from Ukraine’s naval warfare playbook, Taiwan aims to increase the production of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to fend off a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan is looking at adopting Ukraine’s use of USVs for for asymmetric drone warfare tactics in the event of a Chinese invasion.Ukraine’s relative success in the Black Sea, with USVs […]
The South China Sea / West Philippine Sea:
Bully in the neighborhood The world is beginning to see that China is an aggressive, belligerent country that feels it can ignore international laws strictly based on it’s own perception. Over the past six months, tensions in the South China Sea have continued to escalate due to various factors, including territorial disputes, military activities, and […]
A Positive Development for Australia-Philippines Relations
By Luke Allen Military, Political Analyst Makati, Manila LukeAllenManila@journalist.com and Jonny Barker in Zamboanga In an effort to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance defense cooperation, Australia has appointed Captain James Foster as the Australian Defense Liaison Officer (ADLO) at Camp Navarro, Philippines. This move marks a positive development in the mutual relationship between Australia and […]
The South China Sea / West Philippine Sea:
A Saga of Disputes, Diplomacy, and Potential Conflict By Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com The South China Sea, an area encompassing strategic waterways and rich maritime resources, has been a hotbed of tensions and conflicts since the 1970s. Central to the dispute are China and the Philippines, whose conflicting territorial claims in […]