Philippines Opens New Luzon Strait Base to Bolster Deterrence Against China “We cannot afford to be blind in our own waters.” That was how one Philippine defense official reportedly framed it this week and honestly, that line hits hard. Because here’s the real question: What happens when the world’s most contested waters sit right at…
US Commits $144M to Strengthen Military Facilities in the Philippines What does $144 million really buy in today’s world? A handful of fighter jets? A stretch of highway? A political headline that fades in 24 hours? Or something much bigger? This week, the United States quietly but unmistakably, committed $144 million to upgrade and expand…
Philippines Opens New Luzon Strait Base to Bolster Deterrence Against China “We cannot afford to be blind in our own waters.” That was how one Philippine defense official reportedly framed it this week and honestly, that line hits hard. Because here’s the real question: What happens when the world’s most contested waters sit right at…
Philippines Continues to Signal Interest in Acquiring F-16 Block 70/72 Fighters “The Philippines remains interested in acquiring the F-16 Block 70/72.” That was the line that quietly slipped into defense reporting this week, almost casual, almost routine. But if you pause for a second and really think about it, it’s not routine at all. Because…
