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US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’
The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.
By Military Times Staff
Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.
Marines deploy Reaper drone unit to South China Sea
The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed a unit equipped with MQ-9A Reaper drones to the South China Sea to provide support to Philippine forces there.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship
The Sichuan Type 076 vessel has the ability to launch both aircraft and landing craft loaded with troops.
US lifts Cambodian arms embargo after resuming military exercises
The United States has lifted a four-year arms embargo on Cambodia after announcing a resumption of the annual Angkor Sentinel military exercises.
By Luke Hunt