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Floating Nuclear Reactors: An Imperialistic and Dangerous Strategy

Let it be known that China’s confidence in its imperialism in the South China Sea is significantly based upon the deployment of floating nuclear power which the United States and other nuclear powers will be hesitant to target.

Biden inks $8-B military aid for Pacific allies but PH needs to work Congress to get its slice

However, the way the bill was written, most of the money earmarked for the Indo-Pacific theater will go to the US itself.

Many first in Balikatan 2024

Learning from the US humanitarian operations on the shores of Gaza, the army colonel said a Philippine Air Force transport plane dropped supplies on a feature in the Spratlys, on Patag or Flat Island. On the second pass, the aircraft used a parachute to deliver supplies.

US may grant the Philippines $1 billion in military aid next year

Biden and Kishida also pledged to increase the frequency of holding naval and Coast Guard drills and training activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea.

US unveils new Indo-Pacific alliance

This alliance, which brings together defense leaders from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, was announced during a high-profile meeting in Hawaii.

NEWS DIGEST | April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST   By API Desk | Date 04-30-2024 Army kills five Islamist militants in Lanao del Norte  Army soldiers killed five members of a local Islamist militant group in two separate clashes in Munai town, Lanao del Norte province. Major-General Gabriel Viray III, commander of the Army’s First Infantry Division, said his… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | April 30, 2024

PRESS RELEASE | STATEMENT OF NSA SECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑO ON REP. PANTALEON ALVAREZ

Any call for withdrawal of support when done by a public official, more so one that is also a high-ranking reservist officer, is not only irresponsible but also illegal and unconstitutional.

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NEWS DIGEST | April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST   By API Desk | Date 04-15-2024   Philippines welcomes maritime cooperation with European powers The Philippines welcome European countries expressing interest in multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the disputed West Philippine Sea, the army chief said.  Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., however, did not identify… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | April 15, 2024

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Emergent Strategies and Tactics in the Asia-Pacific

As global security developments unfold, it has become increasingly clear in no uncertain terms that the world is now divided between the reigning liberal order led by the United States and a revisionist authoritarian order led by China and Russia.

US, Japan strengthen alliance with Philippines

Biden and Kishida also pledged to increase the frequency of holding naval and Coast Guard drills and training activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea.

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