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Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone
Manila (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday, warning of "potential national security implications". Three fishermen found the drone on Monday around nine kilometres (six miles) off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province, a police report said. The Philippines and China have for years clashed over maritime rights in the South China Sea as well as possession of reefs and islets. China claims almost the entire se ... read more |
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Gun from Navy ship that fired 2nd Pearl Harbor shot may move to museumWashington DC (UPI) Dec 31, 2024 After 66 years of outdoor display on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol, a 4/50 gun that arguably fired the second American shot of World War II at Pearl Harbor is on the verge of finding a new indoor home. ... more 
NATO to boost military presence in Baltic after cables 'sabotage'Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 NATO will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week, the Western military alliance's chief Mark Rutte said on Friday. ... more 
Japan FM raises 'serious concerns' over China military buildupBeijing (AFP) Dec 25, 2024 Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya raised "serious concerns" on Wednesday over China's military buildup as he met counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, Tokyo said. ... more 
13 dead after Indian navy speedboat rams ferry off MumbaiMumbai (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 An Indian navy speedboat undergoing tests in the busy seas off the financial capital Mumbai lost control and slammed into a ferry, killing 13 people, the navy and government said Wednesday. ... more |
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China says any drills around Taiwan 'decided by us alone'Beijing (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 China's defence ministry said Friday that any drills it may hold around Taiwan "are decided by us alone", as Taipei announced the apparent end of massive military exercises not formally declared by Beijing. ... more 
Charred remains of Syrian ships after Israeli strikesLatakia, Syria (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 The hulks of half-submerged Syrian missile ships smouldered in Latakia harbour on Tuesday, hours after Israel hammered its neighbour with strikes from the sea and air. ... more 
Taiwan says China carrying out huge maritime deploymentHsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 China is deploying dozens of ships in its biggest maritime mobilisation around Taiwan in years, Taipei said Tuesday, after Beijing voiced fury at President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to the United States. ... more 
US warships, merchant vessels attacked by Yemen's HuthisWashington (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Two American destroyers defeated a drone and missile attack by the Huthis while escorting three merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden, the US military said Tuesday, confirming a claim from the Yemeni rebels. ... more 
Ship runs aground carrying Norwegian weapons for PolandOslo (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 A cargo ship loaded with Norwegian weapons destined to protect a Polish logistics hub that distributes military aid to Ukraine has run aground off Norway's coast, authorities said Friday. ... more |
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Japan grants Philippines funding to boost naval capabilities
Manila (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Japan on Thursday granted the Philippines 1.6 billion yen ($10.6 million) aimed at beefing up its naval capabilities, a day after Manila said the China Coast Guard had "harassed" its government vessels. The funds, part of a Japanese regional security assistance programme, will provide more rigid-hulled inflatable boats, coastal radar systems and automatic identification systems to the Philippine Navy, the two sides said. The package will "contribute to maintaining and strengthening regional secu ... read more 
Russian ship's crew fired signal flares toward German helicopterBerlin (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Germany's defence minister voiced concern Thursday about a Russian cargo ship firing a signal flare towards a German military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. ... more |
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Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vesselManila (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship. ... more 
Chinese ships fire water cannons, collide with Philippine vessels in disputed watersWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2024 Chinese warships and Coast Guard cutters fired water cannons and collided with a Philippines maritime patrol in disputed waters on Wednesday, marking the latest skirmish between the two countries over sovereignty in the South China Sea. ... more 
Indonesia still does not recognise China's sea claims: ministerJakarta (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Indonesia still does not recognise Beijing's claims in the South China Sea, Foreign Minister Sugiono said Monday, seeking to dismiss concerns that a recent joint statement with China could jeopardise its sovereignty. ... more 
Philippine president says Russian submarine 'worrisome'Manila (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday described as "very worrisome" the presence of a Russian attack submarine off the country's coast in the disputed South China Sea. ... more
China says Philippine ships 'illegally gathering' at reef; Philippine president says Russian subs 'worrisome'Beijing (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. ... more |
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