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Philippine Defense Secretary States Forcible Action Against BRP Sierra Madre Would Be an Act of War
Reported options by China included towing the vessel, blocking resupply missions, sanctions on certain Philippine politicians, and cuts to fuel and…
Oct 24
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
Kim Yo Jong: North Korea Considers Resuming Loudspeaker Broadcasts and Deploying More Tactical Weapons Along Southern Border
Kim Yo Jong stated that a grave situation is prevailing along the southern border
Oct 19
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
2
1
Japan Assesses North Korea Launched at Least Two Ballistic Missiles That Fell Outside Its EEZ
The Joint Chiefs stated that South Korean and U.S. authorities are analyzing exact specifications and that surveillance has been strengthened.
Oct 12
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Defcon Level
2
1
August 2026
Navy P-8I Finds Dispersed Life Rafts as 22 Remain Missing From Ocean Winner
The Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Sri Vijaya Puram had received the loss-of-communication notice at 6:18 a.m. UTC on August…
Aug 23
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Defcon Level
1
1
Panama-Flagged Ocean Winner Sinks Off Odisha
Communication had been lost with the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner, IMO 9145530, the vessel sank in the Bay of Bengal.
Aug 22
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
2
Japan-U.S.-ROK Telephone Meeting Follows Missile Launches By North Korea
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back assessed that North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads
Aug 21
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
4
Trump Instructs Substantial Reduction in U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises
Trump described the exercises as costly and totally inappropriate toward a country that has been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency.
Aug 16
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
South Korea Recovers Wooden-Box Landmines Washed Ashore Near Inter-Korean Border
The landmine boxes were recovered in an archipelago at the mouth of the Han River estuary that straddles the inter-Korean border, approximately 31 miles…
Aug 8
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
Eleven Nations Issue Joint Alert on North Korean IT Worker Revenue Schemes Funding Weapons Programs
The Financial Action Task Force reiterated that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has increased connectivity with the international financial…
Aug 3
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
July 2026
Philippine and Chinese Personnel Clash with Batons and Paddles at Ayungin Shoal
Personnel from both sides employed wooden batons, oars and paddles during the encounter. A Philippine Navy serviceman sustained a head injury.
Jul 21
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
2
2
May 2026
Japan Reports Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Approach Fishing Boat in Senkaku Waters
Japan Coast Guard patrol boats intercepted the Chinese vessels and directed them to depart the territorial sea.
May 27
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward Yellow Sea: JCS
KOREAN PENINSULA — North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
May 26
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Defcon Level
7
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