Tag: Balikatan
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