The US government will provide the Philippines with additional Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea.
Ukraine has expanded the conflict with Russia beyond its borders to strategically target Russian assets and influence in regions like Africa and the Middle East.
The US will set up temporary military bases in Japan’s Nansei island chain to deploy missile units in the event of a Taiwan contingency, Kyodo News reported.
The Republic of Fiji has received its third Guardian-class patrol boat, the RFNS Timo, from Australia.
The handover is part of the countries’ agreement to enhance regional security cooperation under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).