Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 208 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia
2 month agoChina’s Shandong carrier group entered the Western Pacific — its 2nd “far east” transit of the year and hot on the heels of drills in July. The location, ~250 miles SE of Taiwan, and composition of the 4-ship group are similar. Also in WESTPAC: the America Amphibious Ready Group
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 173 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 186 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - southeast of the Loyalty Islands
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 106 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 98 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 58 km SSE of Ruteng, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 210 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
UK MOD says AUKUS nations have trialled AI swarm drones for the first time
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 121 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
Maritime Zones Act: The Philippines is a step closer to enacting a maritime law to give The Hague’s 2016 arbitration tribunal ruling legal teeth against China over its EEZ.nThe act, approved by Congress, awaits President Ferdinand Marcos’ signature
2 month agoChina launches air, sea patrols near Scarborough Shoal as US, PH hold joint drillsnnChina carried out a combat patrol to test "strike capabilities" near a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Wednesday, as the United States and its allies held joint military drills
South Korea PM requests Philippines' support in sending message against North Korea provocations
The Philippines, America, Australia and Canada conduct their first joint exercises in the South China Sea
China says it conducts "combat patrol" near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea, which is also claimed by the Philippines. The patrol came despite recent agreement between the countries to defuse tensions
2 month agoU.S.—Australia Ministerial kicked off in Annapolis: Austin: "We’re working together today to tackle shared security challenges, from coercive behavior by PRC, to Russia’s war of choice against Ukraine, to the Middle East." Blinken: "We deeply appreciate Australia’s commitments to Ukraine’s defense"
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 23 km SE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 49 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 78 km S of Tual, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 234 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 129 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 26 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines
Taiwan Defense: We detected 36 Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan
Philippine Defense Minister: We do not seek war with China, but its behavior in the South China Sea is illegal
2 month agoJapan MoD reporting that 2x PLA UAV circumnavigated Taiwan while being supported by a Y-9DZ
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - southeast of the Loyalty Islands
