Australian, Filipino, US Forces Practice Retaking an Island in a Drill Near the South China Sea

Australian, Filipino, US Forces Practice Retaking an Island in a Drill Near the South China Sea

Asia Defense | Security | Southeast Asia 1,200 Australians, 560 Filipinos, and 120 U.S. Marines took part in mock beach landings, assaults, and helicopter insertion of forces. Philippines and Australian forces conduct a combined amphibious assault exercise in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, as part of the countries’ first-ever Exercise Alon, Aug. 25, 2023. Credit: Australian Department of Defense Advertisement … Read more

Is the Philippines Ready for a Taiwan Conflict?

Is the Philippines Ready for a Taiwan Conflict?

Advertisement The Philippine government said in its National Security Policy 2023 to 2028, adopted on August 14, that the escalating tension in the Taiwan Strait is a “major concern” that could affect the country. According to the Philippine Star, the document added, “Any military conflict in the Taiwan Strait would inevitably affect the Philippines given … Read more