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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.

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

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.

US-Filipino Military Drills In Strategic Bashi Channel

US-Filipino Military Drills In Strategic Bashi Channel

US Marines and Filipino troops engage in annual Balikatan exercises amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea.

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Beijing warns against flexing of ‘gunboat muscles’ as US and Philippines begin military drills

The annual Balikatan, or ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ drills will for the first time take place outside of the Philippines’ territorial waters

The Guardian - AU

Philippines And US Commence Annual Military Drills

Annual Balikatan exercises strengthen Philippines-US military alliance through joint training and cooperation, focusing on enhancing combat readiness and a...

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.

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US, Philippine troops fire rockets at ship in largest-ever drills

US, Philippine troops fire rockets at ship in largest-ever drills

San Antonio (Philippines) (AFP) - US and Philippine troops fired a salvo of rockets at a warship representing an enemy vessel in the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday, in the final exercise of the allies' largest-ever military drills.

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

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.

Philippines, US start largest ever drills in South China Sea

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.

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

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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