PH, US begin war games
The Philippines and the US have begun their annual Balikatan military exercises, joined by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, amidst rising tensions in the region. The 19-day drills will feature live-fire exercises in the north of the country and off the disputed South China Sea.
The Philippines and the US have started their annual Balikatan military exercises, with around 17,000 troops participating. Japan is contributing 1,400 personnel, marking its significant involvement. The drills will include live-fire exercises in the north facing the Taiwan Strait and off the disputed South China Sea. The exercises will test integrated air and missile defense systems, including technology for countering drones. A week-long naval exercise will also take place in unspecified waters off Luzon, involving ships from the US, Japan, the Philippines, and Canada. The drills come as tensions rise in the region, with China increasing military pressure around Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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