Philippines, South China Sea
‘Balikatan’ troops repel mock invasion in Ilocos
Filipino and American Marines held a mock defense against “foreign invaders” during Monday’s “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. About 200 defenders repelled with missiles and artillery a simulated hostile amphibious force landing at La Paz sand dunes in the coast of Laoag.
Balikatan in Ilocos Norte: Philippines, US troops fire at ‘invasion’ force
Filipino and US troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary “invasion” force during war games at the La Paz sand dunes in Laoag, Ilocos Norte as part of the Balikatan exercise.
US, Filipino troops ‘prepare for the worst’ with Balikatan invasion resistance drills
US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.
Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual Balikatan exercises
US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday during the annual Balikatan exercises.
Philippines, US Fire At 'Invasion' Force In South China Sea War Games
US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary "invasion" force during war games on the Philippines' northern coast Monday, days after their governments objected to China's "dangerous" actions in regional waters.
Troops practice defending Philippine coast against invaders from South China Sea
American and Philippine troops blasted targets in the South China Sea on Monday, honing the skills they’d need to deter an invading force.
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US, Philippine forces undertake joint operations during Balikatan 24
The multi-domain joint operations spanned over 16 days and covered more than 1,000 miles of Philippine territory.
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No-sail zone in Ilocos Norte waters for Balikatan
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US, Philippines practice coastal defense at Balikatan 24
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Balikatan 2024: Philippines and friends send a clear signal to China
The Philippines and the United States have kicked off their most expansive and consequential joint military drills yet. This ...