Teodoro, US Joint Chiefs Chair Meet to Deepen Defense Ties

PH, US eye 'strengthened cooperation' with Aus and Japan, deterrence in South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Top Philippine and United States defense officials discussed “expanding military collaboration and joint exercises” and “strengthening cooperation with other regional partners such as Australia and Japan” in a series of meetings held in the Philippines, a spokesperson for the US Joint Staff said. General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, met separately with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr…

Teodoro, US Joint Chiefs chair meet to deepen defense ties

Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro Jr. met on Wednesday, November 5, with United States' Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen defense cooperation, days after both countries launched Task Force Philippines to boost deterrence in the South China Sea. 

Defending the Pacific: George Friedman on Australia, Japan and the coalition against China

The Australian defense minister said this week that China's military defense build up required a response. China's defense spending has increased 13 fold in the past 30 years, while its Navy is projected to grow by nearly 50% by the end of the decade. That last statistic would be of particular concern to Australia's defense minister, Richard Marles, who said that open sea lanes, including around China, are crucial to Australia's national securit…

Chinese FM slams 'false narratives' of joint statement issued by Philippines, Australia, Japan and U.S.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday slammed that certain countries are peddling false narratives on maritime issues and making groundless accusations against China.