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Defense Newsworld39 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.networld60 days ago
Japan and Philippines Deepen Military Ties with Joint Drills and Export Rule Changes
Japan has joined the Philippines' Balikatan military exercises for the first time this year. Tokyo eased its defense export rules on Tuesday, potentially allowing sales of lethal weapons to the Philippines. Analysts noted this could enhance bilateral cooperation in defense techno…