Event Brief
Philippines accuses China of radar lock on vessel
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: The Philippine military claims a Chinese navy ship locked its radar on a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea on March 7.
WHO: Philippine military
WHAT: accused a Chinese navy ship of directing fire-control radar
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM ET
WHERE: South China Sea
WHY: The incident was described as alarming and provocative.
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