February 2026 - Indopacific Report

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Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China

February 28, 2026 indopacificreport

Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China “We bring no weapons. We bring the Gospel.” That quiet line, shared…

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Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade

February 26, 2026 indopacificreport

Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade “The runway is complete.” That was the quiet line coming out of Manila this week, almost understated, almost routine.…

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Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island

February 26, 2026 indopacificreport

Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island She stood on a small wind-beaten island in the middle of contested waters and said it plainly: “We must assert…

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AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push

February 26, 2026 indopacificreport

AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push The latest news out of Subic didn’t come with fireworks or fighter jet flyovers. It came with something quieter and…

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Philippines Eyes Port and Airstrip Expansion in West Philippine Sea Kalayaan Island Group

February 24, 2026 indopacificreport

Philippines Eyes Port and Airstrip Expansion in West Philippine Sea Kalayaan Island Group “We are not retreating from the West Philippine Sea. We are reinforcing our presence.” That line from…

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Philippines is moving toward military cooperation with Taiwan

February 23, 2026 indopacificreport

Philippines is moving toward military cooperation with Taiwan, which could further destabilize the already tense dynamics in the South China Sea “Any attempt to expand military cooperation in areas surrounding…

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Philippines Opens New Luzon Strait Base to Bolster Deterrence Against China

February 22, 2026 indopacificreport

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…

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US Commits $144M to Strengthen Military Facilities in the Philippines

February 22, 2026 indopacificreport

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…

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Philippines Opens New Luzon Strait Base to Bolster Deterrence Against China

February 21, 2026 indopacificreport

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…

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Philippines Continues to Signal Interest in Acquiring F-16 Block 70/72 Fighters

February 20, 2026 indopacificreport

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…

Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China

Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade

Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island

AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push

Philippines Eyes Port and Airstrip Expansion in West Philippine Sea Kalayaan Island Group

Philippines is moving toward military cooperation with Taiwan

Philippines Opens New Luzon Strait Base to Bolster Deterrence Against China

US Commits $144M to Strengthen Military Facilities in the Philippines

Philippines Opens New Luzon Strait Base to Bolster Deterrence Against China

Philippines Continues to Signal Interest in Acquiring F-16 Block 70/72 Fighters

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