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Putin unveils two new nuclear submarines
Dec 11, 2023 (AFP)
The Russian leader took part in a flag-hoisting ceremony in Severodvinsk on the White Sea where the "Krasnoyarsk" and "Emperor Alexander III" were built over th...
Philippine civilian convoy aborts trip after 'constant shadowing' by Chinese boats
Dec 10, 2023 (AFP)
The "Christmas convoy", which departed the Philippines' western island of Palawan in the early hours of Sunday, was being led by dozens of volunteers on two boa...
Philippines, China trade blame for collision in disputed waters
Dec 10, 2023 (AFP)
The incident happened during a Philippine resupply mission to a tiny garrison on Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, which is a flashpoint for Manila an...
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of shooting water cannon at its boats
Dec 09, 2023 (AFP)
The incident happened near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, a flashpoint between Manila and Beijing, which claims almost the entirety of the South China ...
Chinese ships visit Cambodian naval base
Dec 07, 2023 (AFP)
A Cambodian defence ministry official said on Thursday that Chinese-funded work to expand the Ream base, near the port city of Sihanoukville, would be "finished...
China accuses U.S. of violating its sovereignty in disputed waters
Dec 04, 2023 (UPI)
China's Southern Theater Command issued its protest in a statement, saying the littoral combat ship on Monday "illegally broke into the waters adjacent to Ren'a...
France urges Beijing to help avert 'crisis' in South China Sea
Dec 04, 2023 (AFP)
Beijing has been ramping up military drills in the strategically crucial Taiwan Strait, while the Chinese coast guard has been accused of harassing Filipino fis...
Philippines says more than 135 Chinese boats 'swarming' reef off its coast
Dec 03, 2023 (AFP)
The Chinese boats were "dispersed and scattered" within the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef, which the Philippines calls Julian Felipe Reef, around 320 kilometres...
Philippines installing monitoring station in disputed sea
Dec 01, 2023 (AFP)
National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano made the announcement during a visit to the Philippine-held Thitu Island, which is part of the hotly contested Spratly Isl...
British destroyer sent to Gulf to bolster security
Nov 30, 2023 (AFP)
The HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer, will conduct operations to ensure freedom of navigation, reassure merchant vessels and ensure the safe flow of trade, the ...
China navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drills
Nov 28, 2023 (AFP)
A destroyer, frigate and a supply vessel carrying hundreds of sailors arrived at Thilawa port on Monday ahead of "naval security exercises between Myanmar and C...
Philippines announces start of joint patrols with US forces
Nov 21, 2023 (AFP)
The longtime treaty allies agreed in February to resume joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely. They had suspended ...
China, Australia in fierce exchange over naval incident
Nov 20, 2023 (AFP)
Beijing told Australia that its charges that a Chinese destroyer had acted aggressively toward the Australian frigate were unfounded. "We urge the Australian si...
China says military operates lawfully after Australia sonar accusation
Nov 20, 2023 (AFP)
Canberra accused Beijing over the weekend of "unsafe and unprofessional" conduct at sea around the HMAS Toowoomba, a long-range frigate that had been supporting...
Chinese sonar pulses 'likely' injured divers: Australia defence chief
Nov 18, 2023 (AFP)
Richard Marles said the HMAS Toowoomba -- a long-range frigate -- had been supporting United Nations sanctions enforcement efforts within Japan's exclusive econ...
Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media
Nov 11, 2023 (AFP)
The high-seas pursuit near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands on Friday ended when Philippine Navy inflatable speed boats deployed from the crumbling BR...
Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
Nov 10, 2023 (AFP)
The incident happened during a Philippine mission to deliver provisions to a tiny garrison on Second Thomas Shoal, which is part of the Spratly Islands and a lo...
China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships in its waters
Nov 10, 2023 (AFP)
"The China Coast Guard followed the Philippine ships in accordance with the law, took control measures, and made temporary special arrangements for the Philippi...
China's Shandong carrier sails through Taiwan Strait: Taipei
Nov 09, 2023 (AFP)
The carrier entered the strait that separates the island and mainland China on Wednesday afternoon "sailing from south to north along the west of the median lin...
Russia navy chief kicks off Myanmar naval drills
Nov 07, 2023 (AFP)
The security exercises involving Russia's Pacific Fleet and Myanmar's navy will continue until November 9 in the Andaman Sea, according to the Global New Light ...
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