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…
US to Deploy Advanced Missiles in Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions “We will stand by our treaty commitments.” That line has been repeated so many times over the decades that it almost sounds routine. But this week, it hit differently. Because the United States isn’t just issuing statements. It’s preparing to deploy additional advanced…
Royal Australian Navy Warship Visits Subic for Joint Maritime Exercises with Philippine Navy “The South China Sea is not just water. It is a strategy. It is sovereignty. It is the future.” That line has been echoing quietly in defense circles for months now. And this week, it suddenly felt real. Because from 13–16 February…
