USS Ronald Reagan battleship fleet lands in South China Sea to defend Philippines from China threat

USS Ronald Reagan battleship fleet lands in South China Sea to defend Philippines from China threat. The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan began a port call in Manila, Philippines, on Saturday, a visit that comes amid tensions between China and the U.S. ally over territorial claims in the South China Sea. The United States and the Philippines announced an agreement in February that would give U.S. troops access to nine bases in the archipelago nation, several of which face or abut the South China Sea north of the Philippines. This latest pact does not allow for U.S. troops to be permanently stationed on the islands. *** Please note that the presence of Department of Defense (DoD) visual information on our channels does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. We are an independent source committed to delivering accurate, unbiased and informative content.