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Philippines Tells China to Back Off Its Exercises in South China Sea, Says There s No Basis to Stop Them
On 4/28/21 at 11:25 AM EDT
The Philippines told China on Wednesday to back off its military exercises in the South China Sea, saying that China has no basis to stop them.
While speaking to reporters on, Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that China has no authority or legal basis to prevent us from conducting these [military] exercises, in the South China Sea, adding that China s claims have no basis.
According to Reuters, the Philippine coast guard and fisheries bureau began maritime exercises in the nation s 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In a statement, the Philippine Coast Guard said that the exercises were part of efforts to secure the nation s maritime jurisdiction. Reuters reported that the Philippine coast guard and fisheries bureau said the exercises are used to counter the threatening presence of Chinese boats in the area.
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U.S. Carrier Strike Group, Amphibious Warships Massed in South China Sea as Regional Tensions Simmer
April 10, 2021 8:46 AM
USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) transit the South China Sea on April 9, 2021. US Navy Photo
A U.S. carrier strike group and amphibious ready group are in the South China Sea as tensions increase between Manila and Beijing over a Chinese maritime militia incursion into the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, the Navy announced on Friday.
Thailand ratifies defence industry MOU with Philippines
04 March 2021
by Jon Grevatt
Thailand’s government has ratified an agreement with the Philippines to expand defence industrial collaboration. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) – announced in early March – supports Thailand’s proposed export of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to its Southeast Asian neighbour.
The Thai government said in a notice that the MOU provides a formal framework for the two countries to engage in defence trade with each other and to undertake joint research, development, and production projects.
Thailand and the Philippines have signed an agreement to collaborate on defence production. The accord could support Thailand’s proposed export to its Southeast Asian neighbour of the BAE Systems’ designed Krabi-class OPV (pictured here). (BAE Systems)
Philippine Navy to start upgrade of its three Del Pilar-class frigates Philippine Navy to start upgrade of its three Del Pilar-class frigates Monday, 25 January 2021 18:50
According to information published by the Asia Pacific Defense Journal on January 22, 2021, the Philippine Navy expects to start the upgrade of its three Del Pilar-class frigates within the year in collaboration with the South Korean company Hanwha Systems.
(Picture source Twitter Max Montero)
In August 2019, South Korean company Hanwha Systems and the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) signed a contract to upgrade the Del Pilar-class Frigate. The upgrade of the ships will include Naval Shield Integrated Combat Management Systems (CMS) from Hanwha Systems, and a new hull-mounted sonar and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system.