@AaronMatthew_L

Freelance defense journalist between Manila, Chicago and Washington. Opinions my own 📧: [email protected] | Signal: Aaron_LariosaIL.28

Joined May 2021
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U.S. Marine Corps Stands Up First NMESIS Anti-ship Missile Battalion — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/19/u-s…

U.S. Marine Corps Stands Up First NMESIS Anti-ship Missile Battalion  - USNI News

The U.S. Marine Corps stood up its first Medium-range Missile Battalion last week as the service works to integrate longer range and maritime strike capabilities across the force. The 1st Battalion,...

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Brig. Gen. Harrington of the U.S. Army’s Multi-Domain Command - Pacific confirmed Typhon’s ongoing extended deployment to the Philippines this week at AUSA. Typhon has been in the Southeast Asian country for 30 months as of Oct. 2026. dvidshub.net/video/1026142/2…
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Army Lays Out New Plan for Prolonged Fight in First Island Chain — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/16/arm…

Army Lays Out New Plan for Prolonged Fight in First Island Chain - USNI News

The U.S. Army laid out its plans to prepare for a prolonged fight in the Pacific along the First Island Chain in the service’s new warfighting guidance released this month. For decades, the ground...

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こちらのUSNI Newsの記事にて、フィリピンへの日本製防空システムへの輸出可能性やその意義、今後の展開などについて、コメントを引用していただきました。 Thank you so much Aaron! @AaronMatthew_L
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Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/15/jap…

Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces - USNI News

MANILA, Philippines — Japan wants to sell air defense, maritime surveillance and counter-drone systems to the Philippines amid its push to bolster forces in the South China Sea and Luzon Strait.  The...

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A reserved collection of Japan’s top air defense system and ISR firms resided behind this week’s JSDF reception in Manila. The scene would have been inconceivable a year ago, now made possible by recent export guideline revisions. My latest with USNI News: news.usni.org/2026/10/15/jap…

Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces - USNI News

MANILA, Philippines — Japan wants to sell air defense, maritime surveillance and counter-drone systems to the Philippines amid its push to bolster forces in the South China Sea and Luzon Strait.  The...

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Many thanks to @japanesepatrio6 for the commentary.
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Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/15/jap…

Japan Wants to Sell Air Defense, Maritime Surveillance Systems to Philippine Forces - USNI News

MANILA, Philippines — Japan wants to sell air defense, maritime surveillance and counter-drone systems to the Philippines amid its push to bolster forces in the South China Sea and Luzon Strait.  The...

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As of today, the Liaoning CSG is steaming toward the South China Sea through the Luzon Strait. The Joint Staff Office map notes its navigation near the Philippines Batanes Islands Group.
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令和８年１０月１４日、太平洋上において中国海軍クズネツォフ級空母「遼寧」から艦載機の発着艦を約１０回、確認しました。 その後、１５日に空母「遼寧」、レンハイ級ミサイル駆逐艦２隻及びルーヤンⅢ級ミサイル駆逐艦の計４隻が、南シナ海へ向けて航行したことを確認しました。 防衛省・自衛隊は、第１水上戦隊所属「ゆうぎり」（横須賀）により、警戒監視・情報収集を行いました。
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Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missiles, Type 11 short-range air defense systems and Type 91 man portable air defense systems were showcased by Japanese firms to Philippine guests on the sidelines of tonight’s ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the JSDF.
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U.S. Army Stands Up New Indo-Pacific Task Force — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/13/u-s…

U.S. Army Stands Up New Indo-Pacific Task Force - USNI News

The U.S. Army recently activated a task force designed to coordinate missile salvos and break enemy area denial networks in the service’s latest effort to strengthen its Indo-Pacific posture.  The...

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Philippine and Chinese Incidents Spike in South China Sea, Luzon Strait — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/09/phi…

Philippine and Chinese Incidents Spike in South China Sea, Luzon Strait - USNI News

Incidents between Chinese and Philippine forces across the South China Sea and Luzon Strait have spiked in recent weeks as the two countries attempt to enforce their territorial claims with small...

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The fleet at Toulon. Taking a ferry around the harbor wasn’t a bad way to end a long week of activities with the French Navy and defense industrial base. Features coming out next week for Naval News and USNI News.
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Crew and patches.
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French ASW and Unmanned Surface Vessels at Toulon.
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Super Hornets Sortie with Blackbeard Missiles in Latest Test — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/10/07/sup…

Super Hornets Sortie with Blackbeard Missiles in Latest Test - USNI News

The U.S. Navy’s first carrier aviation-based hypersonic missile is one step closer to achieving early operational capability following a recent flight test. An F/A-18E/F Super Hornet took off with a...

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Sights around the bay.
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French ASW and Unmanned Surface Vessels at Toulon.
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Quite the day in Toulon.
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Looking forward to learning about the French defense industrial base ahead of Euronaval 2026.
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A summary of the Philippine Marine Corps Coastal Defense Regiment’s 2026 efforts to get Manila’s first BrahMos missile batteries operationalized. Story includes some observations from Strava and interesting wargaming results. My latest for @navalnewscom: navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

Philippines: The Coastal Defense Regiment 2026 BrahMos Update - Naval News

The Philippine Marine Corps is working to fully operationalize its BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missiles amid tensions with China in the SCS.

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