Military ❯ Naval Operations

South China Sea

Patrols U.S. Navy United States-China Relations China Territorial Claims Second Thomas Shoal Chinese Navy Chinese Harassment Philippine Coast Guard Combat Readiness Chinese Coast Guard Joint Patrols Territorial Defense Military Exercises Regional Security Scarborough Shoal Philippines

U.S.–Philippine Drills Near Scarborough Shoal Draw Chinese Shadowing as Japan Tracks PLA Ships

The first MCA of 2026 highlighted alliance interoperability during a period of adjusted U.S. force posture.

Australia, Canada, Philippines and U.S. Complete Joint Maritime Activity in Philippines’ EEZ

Marcos Warns Philippines Would Be Drawn Into Taiwan War as Scarborough Shoal Clash Unfolds