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The Latest Breaking News from Balikatan

Philippines, US Test Air Defences As China Seizes Reef

Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila.

International Business Times

US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots

The mock battle scenarios under the annual Balikatan military exercises between the United States and the Philippines over the weekend have not only simulated real-life war

The Independent UK

US and Philippines launch ‘Super Bowl’ of military exercises around South China Sea

Biggest edition of annual Balikatan drills sets off protests against presence of foreign troops and ‘militarisation’

The Independent UK

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Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games

The Balikatan joint military exercises conclude on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployment.

Al Jazeera

US, Australia, Philippines Conduct Military Drills In South China Sea

Annual Balikatan drills demonstrate allied forces' defense capabilities in response to China's actions in the South China Sea.

Top News

Philippines, US Launch Annual Joint Military Drills

Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.

International Business Times

U.S., Philippine forces sink mock enemy warship in their biggest war games yet

U.S. and Philippine armed forces unleashed a volley of missiles on a mock enemy warship in the South China Sea on Wednesday, in a show of military power and a strengthening alliance at a time of rising regional tension.

Reuters

Philippines, U.S. begin joint troop exercises amid regional tensions

More than 17,000 Philippine and U.S. soldiers began their largest ever joint military drills on Tuesday, as ties between the long-term allies warm over shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Reuters

Philippines, US start largest ever drills in South China Sea

Balikatan exercises will involve more than 17,000 troops and come amid rising regional tensions.

Al Jazeera

Philippines, U.S. hold biggest military exercises in seven years

The Philippines and the United States kicked off on Monday their biggest joint military drills since 2015, underscoring improved defence ties after President Rodrigo Duterte had scaled back some earlier war games to pursue warmer ties with China.

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