Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Within the framework of the joint »Balikatan« military maneuver with the Philippines, Washington is expanding its presence in the region. Numerous countries are simulating the »contest test« directed against China.

PH-US drills disrupt fishers’ livelihood in Zambales

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—At a time when the sea promises its most abundant catch, fisherfolk in this coastal town have been forced to dock their boats due to a sudden fishing ban linked to the ongoing “Balikatan” (“shoulder-to-shoulder”) military exercises between the Philippines and the United States. Frederick Cachuela, 49, a local fisherfolk, said they were […]...Keep on reading: PH-US drills disrupt fishers’ livelihood in Zambales

US, Philippines hold 'full battle test' drills amid tension with China

Over 14,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers are participating in joint military exercises described as a “full battle test” amid increased tension with China in the South China Sea. According to Reuters, the annual Balikatan exercises started on Monday and will continue through May 9. The outlet noted that the exercises will feature the U.S. HIMARS rocket and the U.S. NMESIS anti-ship missile system. Reuters reported that approximately 9,000 U.S. tro…

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

MANILA — The Philippine Navy said a Chinese aircraft carrier battle group had passed near its northern maritime boundaries in the run-up to a six-day maritime exercise with the U.S. that began on Thursday as part of their annual Balikatan military drills.

Chinese vessel sightings won’t affect PH, US marine exercises: Navy official

The recent sighting of nine Chinese Navy vessels off the northern coast of Luzon will not affect the Philippine-US maritime drills, an official said Friday.

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted

MANILA — The Philippine Navy said a Chinese aircraft carrier battle group had passed near its northern maritime boundaries in the run-up to a six-day maritime exercise with the U.S. that began on Thursday as part of their annual Balikatan military drills. The coordinated naval drills, focused on enhancing interoperability, maritime domain awareness, and regional security, would be […] The post Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Ch…