Philippines slams China’s radar targeting of Navy ship in West Philippine SeaThe BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG6) conducts a patrol within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone near Sabina Shoal on March 7, 2026, when a Chinese PLA Navy vessel (bow no. 622) allegedly directed its fire control radar toward the Philippine ship. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said a Chinese naval vessel directed its fire control radar toward a Navy ship during a patrol in the West Philippine Sea earlier this month, in what it described as a “provocative” maritime encounter. 622) allegedly trained its fire control radar on the ship. The Navy said it immediately issued a radio challenge following standard procedures, after which the Chinese vessel stowed its radar and de-escalated the situation.

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2026 08:33 UTC