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With Trump and Xi set to meet after a year of unprecedented Chinese grey zone maritime activity, now is the time for Washington to show that it cares about what happens in the waterways of Asia, writes AMTI's Harrison Prétat: cs.is/3T4byHc
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Infographic | #Philippines
The Philippine Navy and Coast Guard coordinated surveillance and escort operations to monitor China’s Carrier Strike Group near Mindanao, demonstrating the importance of maritime domain awareness and sustained presence in Philippine waters.
Navy | #Philippines
Coincidentally, Cagayan de Oro falls under the jurisdiction of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM).
two days ago, BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37) concludes its NFEM assignment (November 2022-October 2026) and is scheduled for DDORR.
NFEM📸
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DFA DENIES PH-TAIWAN COOPERATION ON UNDERSEA CABLES, GRAY-ZONE ACTIVITIES
UPDATE: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarifies that the Philippines has no cooperative arrangement with Taiwan on subsea cables or other critical undersea infrastructure, reaffirming Manila’s longstanding One China Policy.
The DFA made the clarification after Philippine Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington Felipe Carino III talked about exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan on protecting undersea cables and addressing gray-zone activities at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).
The department said that was no mention of cooperation with Taiwan on gray-zone activities in the discussion. @newswatchplusph
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📍 Japan | Naval exercise with allied navies of the Northern Pacific
⚓ A 🇫🇷 frigate is currently involved in the KEEN SWORD exercise, which aims to enhance allied nations' capacities to act for security in the area. It is co-organized by Japan and the United States.
🌊 Joint patrols at sea alongside 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇩🇪🇳🇱🇵🇭🇬🇧 ships
🎯 Shooting exercises with 🇯🇵 and 🇨🇦 units
🤝 This participation in KEEN SWORD is a witness of the strong partnership gathering especially 🇫🇷 and 🇯🇵 forces, eager to work together for a free, stable and open Indopacific area. 🌏
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In demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific,
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Army Activates Air Defense Guam Battalion Focused on Chinese, North Korean Threats — USNI News
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Chinese state media provides a video of their POV of the Second Thomas Shoal provisional agreement. Note the proximity and quantity of CCG small boats/RHIBs to BRP Sierra Madre + the use of a Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to observe the resupply mission over the LST.
With China's permission, the Philippines delivered daily necessities to its illegally "grounded" vessel at Ren'ai Jiao on Wednesday. But the #Philippines again denies needing #China's approval for resupply. An exclusive video obtained by the Global Times shows that during the resupply operation on Wednesday, the Philippine vessel Iplp No.1 cooperated well with the CCG. It's clear who is lying. #RenaiJiao globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1…
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Chinese Navy Shadows USS Charleston Near Contested Sabina Shoal — USNI News
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U.S. Marine Corps Stands Up First NMESIS Anti-ship Missile Battalion — USNI News
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Brig. Gen. Harrington of the U.S. Army’s Multi-Domain Command - Pacific confirmed Typhon’s ongoing extended deployment to the Philippines this week at AUSA. Typhon has been in the Southeast Asian country for 30 months as of Oct. 2026. dvidshub.net/video/1026142/2…
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Army Lays Out New Plan for Prolonged Fight in First Island Chain — USNI News
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こちらのUSNI Newsの記事にて、フィリピンへの日本製防空システムへの輸出可能性やその意義、今後の展開などについて、コメントを引用していただきました。
Thank you so much Aaron! @AaronMatthew_L
Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces — USNI News
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A reserved collection of Japan’s top air defense system and ISR firms resided behind this week’s JSDF reception in Manila. The scene would have been inconceivable a year ago, now made possible by recent export guideline revisions. My latest with USNI News:
news.usni.org/2026/10/15/jap…
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Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces — USNI News
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As of today, the Liaoning CSG is steaming toward the South China Sea through the Luzon Strait. The Joint Staff Office map notes its navigation near the Philippines Batanes Islands Group.
Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missiles, Type 11 short-range air defense systems and Type 91 man portable air defense systems were showcased by Japanese firms to Philippine guests on the sidelines of tonight’s ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the JSDF.
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U.S. Army Stands Up New Indo-Pacific Task Force — USNI News
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