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U.S. and Philippine Forces Conduct Joint Live-Fire Drills During Annual Balikatan Exercise
The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division joined the annual Balikatan military exercise on May 5, 2026, in the Philippines. Troops performed counter-landing live-fire training at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag using new drones and HIMARS systems less than 400 miles from Taiwan. @Defense…
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Philippine and US Forces Conduct Air Defense Drills in Zambales
Philippine and U.S. military personnel participated in air defense exercises in Zambales as part of Balikatan 2026. The drills simulated responses to enemy aircraft entering Philippine airspace using various defense systems. The exercises involved over 17,000 troops from multiple…