Índia e Filipinas realizam exercícios navais conjuntos no disputado Mar da China Meridional

India and the Philippines conducted their first joint naval exercises in the contested South China Sea, drawing criticism from China. The two‑day drills aimed to strengthen defense ties and promote regional stability, and were closely monitored by Chinese ships. No incidents occurred, but the Philippines reported being watched by Chinese vessels. Both countries have territorial disputes with China, which condemned the joint patrols as destabilizing. Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner emphasized the need to increase deterrence through modernization and alliances, according to the Associated Press. President Ferdinand Marcos also began a state visit to India to deepen bilateral cooperation.