67 m. ago Will Philippines’ second BrahMos missile system deter Beijing in the South China Sea?

The additional delivery may be more symbolic than strategic in repelling Chinese intentions on disputed area, analysts say.

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67 m. ago Will Manila’s second BrahMos missile system deter Beijing in South China Sea?

Will Manila’s second BrahMos missile system deter Beijing in South China Sea?  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago As Trump, defence chief Hegseth eye record US$1 trillion for military, should China worry?

Cool heads will prevail, analysts say, even as proposed US military spending boost amid a bruising tariff tit-for-tat prompts hot war fears.

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1 week ago US will take back Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’, Trump defence chief says

Pete Hegseth said Beijing would not be allowed to ‘weaponise’ the waterway by using Chinese firms’ commercial relationships for espionage.

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2 w. ago Hegseth announces US command upgrades in Japan to help deter China

Hegseth announces US command upgrades in Japan to help deter China  Straight Arrow News

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3 w. ago Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China

Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China  Fox News

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3 w. ago Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth

Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth  Al Jazeera English

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3 w. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

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3 w. ago Pentagon's Hegseth says US command in 'warrior' Japan being upgraded to deter China

Pentagon's Hegseth says US command in 'warrior' Japan being upgraded to deter China  Reuters

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3 w. ago Pentagon chief Hegseth says 'warrior' Japan indispensable to deter China

Pentagon chief Hegseth says 'warrior' Japan indispensable to deter China  Reuters

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3 w. ago US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says  Al Jazeera English

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3 w. ago Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat

The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.

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3 w. ago Trump’s defence chief says US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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3 w. ago Philippines set to host second Typhon missile system, signalling Trump’s defence pledge

The second Typhon unit will allow more Philippine troops to train with the system and enhance the country’s sovereignty, analysts say.

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