U.S. military poised to secure new access to key Philippine bases

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps.

Austin in Philippines to Discuss Larger US Military Presence

The U.S. defense chief is the latest senior official to visit the Philippines in a sign of warming ties after a strained period under Marcos’s predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the Philippines on Wednesday for talks about deploying U.S.

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the Philippines on Wednesday for talks about deploying U.S.

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the Philippines on Wednesday for talks about deploying U.S.

Austin’s Manila visit to bring deal on expanded base access–PH official

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Philippines this week is expected to bring an announcement of expanded U.S. access to military bases in the country, a senior Philippines official said on Tuesday. Washington is eager to extend its security options in the Philippines as part of efforts to deter any move […] The post Austin’s Manila visit to bring deal on expanded base access–PH official appeared first on Global News.