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jpost.comPhilippine and US Coast Guard Forces Complete Joint Maritime Exercise
The U.S. Coast Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a joint maritime cooperative activity in the Indo-Pacific. The exercise advances bilateral operational coordination on maritime security and reinforces the two nations' shared policy of maintaining a free and open…
South China Morning PostUS Trade and Development Agency Funds Feasibility Study for Proposed Sangley Point Airport in Philippines
The US Trade and Development Agency announced on Tuesday it will fund a study for the airport at a former naval base near Manila Bay. The project aims to address the Philippines’ projected aviation needs while incorporating strong security measures for direct flights to major US…
Defense NewsU.S. Army Air Defense Commander Speaks on Modernization and Multinational Exercises at LANPAC 2026
Brig. Gen. William Parker, commander of the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, addressed the 2026 Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium in Honolulu on May 12. He detailed the command's role in countering threats from China and the integration of the IBCS system amid the la…
theindependent.sgUS and Philippine Forces Complete Largest Joint Military Drills
US and Philippine forces have conducted their largest-ever joint military exercises known as Balikatan. The drills took place across the Philippines over recent weeks. The exercises were designed to boost regional security, according to reports.
The TimesUS-Philippines Joint Military Drills End Amid Local Economic Strain
The annual Balikatan exercises involving 17,000 service members from the United States, Philippines and Japan concluded last week. The drills featured unmanned aircraft and live-fire exercises near areas where fishing has been restricted. Local fishermen and union leaders reporte…
siliconera.comBalikatan 2026 Introduces Eight-Nation Common Operating Picture
Philippine, U.S. and allied forces used a shared Common Operating Picture platform for the first time during Exercise Balikatan 2026. The system gives eight nations simultaneous access to the same operational data across the Philippine archipelago.
NprU.S., Philippines and Allies Conclude Balikatan Drills With Japanese Combat Troops and U.S. Missile Tests
The 41st Balikatan exercises ended Friday after nearly three weeks on Luzon as U.S. and allied forces tested new weapons and strategies to repel potential amphibious assaults. Japan deployed combat troops for the first time, firing an anti-ship missile, while the U.S. used Typhon…
SemaforBalikatan 2024: US, Philippines, and Allies Conduct Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills Near South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines began their annual Balikatan military exercises on April 20, marking the largest iteration yet with new participants including Japan, Canada, France, and New Zealand. The drills, running through May 8, include maritime strike operations on a…