US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills
The US and Philippines have launched their largest-ever Balikatan drills, marking 75 years of their Mutual Defense Treaty. Discover how expanded joint…
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Balikatan 41-2026 humanitarian mission
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Balikatan 41-2026 humanitarian mission.
Philippines to feature BrahMos missile system in Balikatan war games simulation
The Philippines will showcase its new BrahMos supersonic missile system in a simulated maritime strike during Balikatan 2024, highlighting growing coastal…
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Balikatan highlights Phl defense posture
The Stratbase Institute said the exercises reflect the Philippines’ approach to addressing security challenges in the disputed waters.
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Balikatan seen boosting Philippine defense stance
The Philippines’ largest Balikatan military exercises, involving over 17,000 troops from allied nations, underscore stronger defense cooperation amid West…
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Philippines, U.S. forces kick off most expansive Balikatan exercise
Philippines and U.S. troops launch the most expansive Balikatan exercise yet, with over 17,000 personnel from allied nations training across the archipelago to…
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Balikatan fuel use largely unaffected by global oil price surge, advance planning eased impact
Balikatan 2024 fuel use remains largely stable despite a global oil price surge, as Philippine, US, Japanese and Canadian forces rely on advance fuel…
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Phl, US, Japan to blow up retired BRP Quezon in Balikatan’s ship sinking drills
Philippine, US and Japanese forces will sink retired warship BRP Quezon in a high-impact Balikatan 2026 ship-sinking drill, showcasing joint maritime strike…
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AFP, U.S. forces build classrooms, provide healthcare
Philippine and US forces carried out humanitarian and community development projects in Quezon under Balikatan 41-2026, including classroom construction,…
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Balikatan brings classrooms, medical aid to Quezon village
Philippine and US troops are building new classrooms and delivering medical and dental services in Barangay Villa Reyes, Quezon, under Balikatan 2026. Learn…
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Philippines-US troops break ground for classroom project in El Nido
Philippine and US troops have broken ground on a new two-classroom building at New Ibajay Elementary School in El Nido, Palawan, under Balikatan 41-26. The…
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Phl expands Balikatan into ‘multi-domain’ drills with U.S.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced that the upcoming Balikatan exercises with the United States will focus on multi-domain operations and training…
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