India e Filippine organizzano esercitazioni navali congiunte nel conteso Mar Cinese Meridionale

India and the Philippines conducted their first joint naval exercises in the contested South China Sea, a move that drew criticism from China. The two‑day drills aimed to strengthen defense ties and promote regional stability, and were closely monitored by Chinese warships. While no incidents occurred, the Philippines reported being harassed by Chinese vessels. Both countries share territorial disputes with China, which condemned the joint patrols as destabilizing. Philippine Army Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner emphasized the need to bolster deterrence through modernization and alliances, as reported by the Associated Press. President Ferdinand Marcos also began a state visit to India to deepen bilateral cooperation.