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Scarborough Reef has seen a sharp spike in China Coast Guard activity throughout 2026, surpassing the record levels set in 2025. In just the first half of 2026, 933 patrol days were observed — nearly matching the full 2025 total of 1,099, which was double the presence logged in 2024. Visit and drag through the timeline to compare the month‑by‑month escalation in 2025 and 2026.

Scarborough Reef has seen a sharp spike in China Coast Guard activity throughout 2026, surpassing the record levels set in 2025. In just the first half of 2026, 933 patrol days were observed — nearly matching the full 2025 total of 1,099, which was double the presence logged in 2024. Visit and drag through the timeline to compare the month‑by‑month escalation in 2025 and 2026.

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Marking the 10th anniversary of the 2016 arbitration ruling, coastal countries across the region continue to uphold their maritime rights under UNCLOS. Sustained cooperation, transparency, and collective adherence to international law remain essential to deterring coercion and maintaining stability in these vital waters. Explore our interactive map showing the internationally recognized EEZs in the South China Sea contrasted with China’s illegitimate claims, and read the full arbitral anniversary story at the link at Source: Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

Marking the 10th anniversary of the 2016 arbitration ruling, coastal countries across the region continue to uphold their maritime rights under UNCLOS. Sustained cooperation, transparency, and collective adherence to international law remain essential to deterring coercion and maintaining stability in these vital waters. Explore our interactive map showing the internationally recognized EEZs in the South China Sea contrasted with China’s illegitimate claims, and read the full arbitral anniversary story at the link at Source: Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

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Recent reports highlight a proposed sale of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to the Republic of Korea. Using advanced radar guidance and fire-and-forget technology, AMRAAMs help modern fighter aircraft engage threats at long range and maintain air superiority. Follow Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM for more.
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Recent reports highlight a proposed sale of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to the Republic of Korea. Using advanced radar guidance and fire-and-forget technology, AMRAAMs help modern fighter aircraft engage threats at long range and maintain air superiority. Follow Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM for more.

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To counter uncrewed aircraft systems, Indo-Pacific forces are developing sensors, kinetic and directed energy effectors, and electronic warfare to defeat massed low-cost drones. Meanwhile, multinational training is sharpening detection, tracking and engagement to sustain readiness and interoperability. How does regional cooperation enhance deterrence against asymmetric threats? Read the full story and leave a comment at
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To counter uncrewed aircraft systems, Indo-Pacific forces are developing sensors, kinetic and directed energy effectors, and electronic warfare to defeat massed low-cost drones. Meanwhile, multinational training is sharpening detection, tracking and engagement to sustain readiness and interoperability. How does regional cooperation enhance deterrence against asymmetric threats? Read the full story and leave a comment at

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Japan and the Philippines have launched talks on a military intelligence-sharing agreement and maritime boundary delimitation. They also agreed to advance discussions on transferring Japan’s Abukuma-class desroyers to the Philippine Navy. The moves reflect deeper Indo-Pacific security cooperation amid rising maritime tensions.
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Japan and the Philippines have launched talks on a military intelligence-sharing agreement and maritime boundary delimitation. They also agreed to advance discussions on transferring Japan’s Abukuma-class desroyers to the Philippine Navy. The moves reflect deeper Indo-Pacific security cooperation amid rising maritime tensions.

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Now that the Philippine-U.S. Exercise Salaknib has wrapped, FORUM reflects on what the U.S. Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) delivered at the exercise, and why it matters for regional partnerships. JPMRC is a forward‑deployed training capability and game‑changing asset that raises the standard for high‑end joint and combined readiness across the Indo‑Pacific. Exercises like Salaknib demonstrate the regional benefits of Allies and Partners collaborating through premier combat training center effects brought directly to the field. Highlights this year included night reconnaissance with a drone team, engineer breaching with a mine‑clearing charge and a night air assault. These realistic training environments continue to elevate forces seeking advanced, integrated readiness. The result: deeper trust, sharper skills, and a more prepared region. What benefit of the Philippine-U.S. training at Salaknib stands out the most to you? Learn more about recent Philippine-U.S. training and cooperation efforts here
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Now that the Philippine-U.S. Exercise Salaknib has wrapped, FORUM reflects on what the U.S. Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) delivered at the exercise, and why it matters for regional partnerships. JPMRC is a forward‑deployed training capability and game‑changing asset that raises the standard for high‑end joint and combined readiness across the Indo‑Pacific. Exercises like Salaknib demonstrate the regional benefits of Allies and Partners collaborating through premier combat training center effects brought directly to the field. Highlights this year included night reconnaissance with a drone team, engineer breaching with a mine‑clearing charge and a night air assault. These realistic training environments continue to elevate forces seeking advanced, integrated readiness. The result: deeper trust, sharper skills, and a more prepared region. What benefit of the Philippine-U.S. training at Salaknib stands out the most to you? Learn more about recent Philippine-U.S. training and cooperation efforts here

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