Armed Muslim rebels threaten Philippines’ midterm elections: ‘major source of violence’
With 14,000 MILF fighters still armed and tensions rising among political clans, analysts warn the polls may reignite the fires of conflict.
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US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines
Typhons are relatively easy to produce - drawing on large stockpiles and designs that have been around for a decade or more - ...
2 soldiers dead, 12 wounded in ambush by ex-Philippine rebels
A military statement said the soldiers were "fired upon by unidentified armed personalities" in Basilan island, triggering a ...
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The State of the South China Sea: Coercion at Sea, Slow Progress on a Code of Conduct
Four major developments shaped the security environment in the South China Sea in 2024: (1) increased Chinese coercion ...
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US moves Typhon missile launchers to new location in northern Philippines
THE US military has moved its Typhon launchers, which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometers, from ...
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PNP arrests 374 persons for violating the election gun ban
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested 374 individuals for violating the election gun ban as of Sunday morning.
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2 soldiers die, 12 wounded in Basilan ambush
Former Muslim rebels ambushed government troops assigned to escort UN staff visiting the southern Philippines, killing two soldiers and wounding 12 ...
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Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, wound 12 others deployed to secure a UN project in the southern Philippines
Gunmen killed two soldiers and wounded 12 others who were deployed to secure a U.N. livelihood project in the southern ...
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Getting the Marine Corps Back to the Future in the South China Sea
Back in the mid-1980s, I did a series of articles for the Marine Corps Gazette and Naval Institute Proceedings suggesting that there was a role for the Marine Corps in supporting the Navy sea control ...
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U.S. Military Enhances Defense Ties with Typhon Launcher Deployment in the Philippines
According to the Philippine armed forces spokesperson, Francel Margareth Padilla, the deployment primarily seeks to bolster Philippine military preparedness, enhance familiarity with advanced weapon ...
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...