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Philippines and US Militaries Conduct Air Defense Drills in Zambales on April 28
Philippine and US forces carried out the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Demonstration along the shores of San Antonio in Zambales. The drills tested joint defense against enemy aircraft as part of Balikatan 2026. Japan Self-Defense Force personnel observed the four-day training.
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Along the calm shores of San Antonio in Zambales, Philippines, the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Demonstration unfolded on April 28, 2026. Rappler reported that Philippine and US militaries conducted drills to test joint defense of Philippine airspace against enemy aircraft.
The demonstration formed one of many major activities under Balikatan 2026, described as the largest and most complex iteration of the bilateral war games to date.
US Marines, the Philippine Navy, and Philippine Air Force trained together for four days in Zambales, a province under the Northern Luzon Command. Personnel from the Japan Self-Defense Force acted as observers during the training in Zambales. The article detailing these events was published on April 28, 2026, at 5:49 PM PHT.
