Philippines, US troops train in lifesaving skills under Balikatan
Philippine and US troops sharpen lifesaving skills in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training under Balikatan 41-26 in Tacloban City, focusing on battlefield…
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BrahMos makes Balikatan exercise debut
The Philippines will feature its BrahMos missile system in simulated maritime strike drills during Balikatan 41-2026, highlighting enhanced coastal defense…
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U.S. reaffirms Phl defense, security alliance
United States reaffirms its alliance with the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, as officials stress unwavering commitment despite ongoing global…
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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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Brawner: Exercise Balikatan gauges ‘depth of operational alignment’ among allies
Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 opens in the Philippines as AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. highlights how the expanded multinational drills with the U.S. and…
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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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Trilateral maritime strike targets WWII-era vessel
The Philippines, the United States, and Japan will conduct a “sink-ex” during Balikatan Exercises, targeting the decommissioned BRP Quezon in a joint maritime…
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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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U.S., Phl troops conduct disaster training in CdO
Anayron reassured residents that the training is not linked to tensions in the West Philippine Sea or the conflict in Iran.
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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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