Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness - Reuters
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Philippine and U.S. forces, along with Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Japan, commenced the 'Balikatan' military exercises, focusing on maritime strike drills and integrated defense operations in the Philippines' coastal waters.
The 'Balikatan' exercises, involving forces from the Philippines, U.S., Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Japan, aim to enhance military interoperability and readiness through precision strike and interdiction operations in the Philippines' coastal waters.
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