Tag: Balikatan
No truly independent foreign policy with the Balikatan exercises
EDCA undermines the Philippines’ sovereignty and exposes the country to potential attacks from America’s geopolitical rivals
IBON Foundation accuses US of using military bases for dominance, not...
“As tensions heighten in the West Philippine Sea, Filipinos need to be critical not only of China but also of US involvement"
US, Philippine troops sink China-made vessel in war games
The Philippine military earlier ruled out any symbolism in the choice of a China-made ship as target practice for the allies
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing capabilities to secure the country’s territories
US, Philippine troops fire rockets at ship in largest-ever drills
The drills aim to boost Manila's military capability while serving as a US show of support for its Asian ally
US, Philippines troops fire Javelins in largest joint war games
The exercise aims to boost Manila's military capability while serving as a US show of support for its Asian ally
US vows to defend the Philippines in South China Sea
Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in the annual exercises dubbed Balikatan, or "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino
Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drills
The drills follow Monday's conclusion of a three-day Chinese military exercise that simulated targeted strikes
Philippines, US to hold largest ever joint war games
A total of 17,680 soldiers will take part in the annual drills, which for the first time will include live-fire exercises in South China Sea
US, Philippines kick off their largest-ever war games
Nearly 9,000 Filipino and American soldiers will take part in the 12-day training event across the main island of Luzon
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