Philippines & India conduct their first joint sail in the South China Sea...

The Philippines and India conduct their first joint sail in the South China Sea, specifically in the West Philippine Sea, as part of growing Indo-Pacific cooperation. The two-day passage, held within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, began Sunday ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos’s state visit to New Delhi. Philippine military chief Romeo Brawner said the idea emerged after meeting his Indian counterpart in March. While no incidents occurred, he noted their ships were shadowed, a likely reference to Chinese activity amid ongoing maritime tensions.

Monday, 4 August, 2025