Balikatan Exercises

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Philippine, U.S., Australian, and New Zealand forces conducted large-scale counter-landing drills in Palawan, showcasing advanced weaponry like HIMARS rocket systems and heavy drone action. The exercises, part of the annual Balikatan exercises, aim to strengthen coastal defenses and joint operations, with China criticizing the drills as escalating regiona…

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Philippine, U.S., Australian, and New Zealand forces conducted large-scale counter-landing drills in Palawan, showcasing advanced weaponry like HIMARS rocket systems and heavy drone action. The exercises, part of the annual Balikatan exercises, aim to strengthen coastal defenses and joint operations, with China criticizing the drills as escalating regional tensions. The biggest Balikatan ever, it also includes Japans participation in northern Luzon, marking the first time Japan joins these drill

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