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Philippine, U.S. troops to kick off Exercise Balikatan 2024

MANILA | April 16, 2024—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two Allies, from April 22 to May 10.  The exercise directly supports the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty by enhancing military cooperation and readiness between the… Read More Philippine, U.S. troops to kick off Exercise Balikatan 2024

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Annual Balikatan Exercise with US will test new Philippine defense strategy

The Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept calls for all military branches to defend territorial waters. By BENAR NEWS | 2024.04.04 Manila The upcoming annual large-scale joint military exercise between the Philippines and the U.S. will feature drills along the outer edge of South China Sea waters of Manila’s exclusive economic zone, officials said Thursday. The Balikatan… Read More Annual Balikatan Exercise with US will test new Philippine defense strategy

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