The number of Chinese ships at the shoal has been growing since last year. “Swarming” is one of China’s “gray zone” tactics — ...

The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other Asian ...

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday said DND will continue to uphold a rules-based regional order for the ...