The Philippines shares a common cause with Japan of opposing any unilateral attempt to reshape the global order, its defence minister said on Monday.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, meets Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during a courtesy visit at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

China has deployed its coast guard on weekslong patrols inside a border area disputed by South Korea, in what analysts say is a calculated move to gradually normalize effective control and gain leverage over the U.

Pacific Steller 2025' involved the participation of French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle and its aero naval strike group, as part of the French input.

Tokyo, Manila to establish ‘strategic dialogue,’ move toward defense equipment, technology cooperation - Anadolu Ajansı

An “increasingly severe” security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, the Japanese defense minister said yesterday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila.

Japan and the Philippines strengthen defense ties against China's aggression, focusing on military cooperation and information protection mechanisms.