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See US, Philippines stage Balikatan military exercise

This year's Balikatan exercises between the treaty allies are the largest since the two sides started joint military combat-readiness exercises in 1990s.

7 weeks ago

Philippine Army Artillery Regiment Commander Anthony Coronel, left, returns a salute from a US soldier during a joint military drill called Salaknib at Laur, Nueva Ecija province, northern Philippines on Friday, March 31, 2023.

US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters

The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.

7 weeks ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

3 months ago

Multidomain task forces are growing and shaping overseas exercises

The 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force stood up in September.

8 months ago

US, Philippines launch largest military drills under Duterte

U.S. and Philippine forces on Monday began their largest annual military exercises since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power and vowed to scale down America’s military presence in the country as he sought closer ties with China and Russia.

5 years ago

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