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US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST- US deploys F-35s to Philippines for first time amid rising tensions with ChinaThe Philippines is becoming a key US ally in the Indo-Pacific as the US deploys advanced military assets, including F-35 fighter jets, for ...09 Jul, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
- US, Philippines launch massive war drills 'Balikatan' near TaiwanThe Philippines and the US have commenced joint military exercises, Balikatan, simulating a full-scale battle scenario. Around 17,000 troop...21 Apr, 2025, 09.33 AM IST
- US, Philippine joint combat drills show Trump is not scaling back on South China Sea regionAround 14,000 American and Filipino troops will engage in joint military exercises in the Philippines, showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to ...15 Apr, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
- US approves $5.58 bn F-16 fighter jet sale to PhilippinesThe United States has approved the potential sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines to bolster defense amid rising t...02 Apr, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
- US and Philippines launch joint army drills with 5,000 soldiersPhilippine and U.S. forces commenced three weeks of joint military drills focused on territorial defense and large-scale deployments. Aroun...24 Mar, 2025, 05.23 PM IST
- Philippines, US kick off army drills ahead of Hegseth visitThe Philippine and US militaries have started joint exercises with 5,000 troops. These exercises aim to enhance combined operations and war...24 Mar, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
- French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed seaFrance's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, along with warships, docked in the Philippines after conducting combat drills...23 Feb, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
- India-Philippines defence cooperation should not harm any third party: Chinese military on BrahMos missiles deliveryChina's military has reacted cautiously to India's delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, stating that security...26 Apr, 2024, 11.17 AM IST
- China's drone near Philippines coincides with India's BrahMos delivery, US drillsA Chinese drone's proximity to the Philippines, coinciding with the country's receipt of Indian BrahMos missiles and upcoming US drills, ra...22 Apr, 2024, 11.29 AM IST
- Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing TaiwanDefense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro also called for the development of more structures on the remote Batanes islands, less than 200 km (125 ...07 Feb, 2024, 02.10 PM IST
- US displays firepower in combat drills with PhilippinesThe US and Filipino forces have conducted combat drills firing anti-tank missiles and demonstrating other weapons including sniper rifles a...13 Apr, 2023, 07.07 PM IST
- Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills endChina launched three days of military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan on Saturday that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a b...13 Apr, 2023, 12.10 PM IST
- Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drillsNearly 18,000 troops are taking part in the annual exercises dubbed Balikatan, or "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, which for the first t...11 Apr, 2023, 09.39 AM IST
- Philippines, U.S. hold biggest military exercises in seven yearsThe annual "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises involve 8,900 troops this year and will include live fire exercises and training wi...28 Mar, 2022, 04.37 PM IST
- Philippines, US launch military drills amid South China Sea tensionsPhilippine military officials said the "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games that end on April 23 will involve drills in tabletop an...12 Apr, 2021, 05.33 PM IST
- Philippines, US to begin two-week joint military drill on MondayThe announcement came after the two countries' defence secretaries held a phone call to discuss the drills, the situation in the South Chin...11 Apr, 2021, 03.27 PM IST
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