Philippine, US navies complete joint patrol in Sulu Sea

The navies of the Philippines and the United States have completed its joint patrol in the Sulu Sea, the US embassy in Manila said in a statement on Saturday.

US to continue South China Sea operations : top navy commander

The US is looking to continue its ‘Freedom of Navigation’ ops in the disputed South China Sea region, according to top military officials. No such missions have been carried out since the Trump administration took office.

US aircraft carrier group deployed for ‘routine patrols’ in S. China Sea

Ignoring repeated warnings from Beijing not to aggravate tensions in Southeast Asia, the US Navy has deployed an aircraft carrier strike group for “routine” maritime patrols in the vicinity of the disputed South China Sea waters.

Philippines might not let U.S. use its bases to patrol South China Sea

The Philippines said Thursday it likely won't allow the United States to use its bases to patrol the disputed South China Sea.

Indonesian president says 'no compromise' on South China Sea

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said there will be "no compromise" to his country's sovereignty in the contested South China Sea, ahead of a visit to staunch U.S. ally Australia.

Australia, Indonesia talk joint military patrols of South China Sea

Leaders in Australia and Indonesia have agreed to explore joint military patrols of the South China Sea as tensions rise because of China's actions in the waterway.

Beijing hits out over US-Philippine patrols

Beijing has voiced "resolute opposition against infringement of China's sovereignty and security by any country in any form."

China accuses US of militarizing South China Sea

China said on Friday that it does not intend to pursue militarization of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea and criticized U.S. air and naval patrols in the region.

Kerry Slams ’Militarization’ in South China Sea

US Secretary of State John Kerry slammed China for its increased "militarization" in the strategically important South China Sea, after Beijing deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island there.