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balikatan-2026
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Defense Newsworld38 days ago
Japan Fires Type 88 Missiles from Philippine Soil in Balikatan Exercise
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force troops fired two Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles from northwest Luzon on May 6 during Exercise Balikatan 2026. The live-fire event marked the first deployment of Japanese combat troops on Philippine soil since World War II under a reciprocal ac…
manilatimes.networld46 days ago
US, Japanese and Philippine Forces Conduct Joint Live-Fire Sinking Exercise in Luzon Strait During Balikatan 2026
A decommissioned BRP Quezon was sent to the bottom during Balikatan 2026 live-fire drills on May 6, 2026. Japanese Type 88 missiles struck the hull for the first time outside Japan as part of the exercise. The event took place roughly 50 miles offshore in waters between Taiwan an…
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Rapplerworld54 days ago
Philippine and US Militaries Hold Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise in Palawan
Philippine and U.S. forces conducted a joint counter-landing drill at Apurawan Beach in Aborlan, Palawan, as part of Balikatan 2026. The exercise simulated an enemy amphibious landing and involved air interdiction, artillery, and ground engagements. Troops also practiced civilian…
ecns.cnworld54 days ago
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 traini…