A combined force of Philippine, American and Australian troops in Palawan defeated a simulated amphibious invasion during ...

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales, Philippines - The 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) conducted tests of their Integrated Fires ...

USMC F/A-18C/D Hornets from VMFA-323 will participate in a SINKEX alongside allied forces from the Philippines, Japan and Australia during Balikatan 2025.

PALAWAN, Philippines — U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower — ...

PHILIPPINE Army troopers of the 5th and 7th Infantry Divisions (ID) have partnered with their counterparts in the United ...

Philippine and US forces concluded yesterday their joint drills at sea under the Balikatan exercises, which featured joint ...

The Philippines, United States and Japan capped off on Tuesday, April 28, their six-day maritime exercise within Philippine ...

According to the joint information bureau for Balikatan 2025, NMESIS is a 'land-based missile system designed to target and ...

Balikatan” means, literally, standing shoulder to shoulder. The annual bilateral defense drill has long symbolized the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the United States. This year’s ...

This Balikatan will showcase ‘new capabilities,’ including the US' latest anti-ship and anti-submarine system, and the AFP's ...

Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets and Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons are participating in Balikatan, annual combat drills that ...

The main highlight of Balikatan 2025 is a "full battle test," which integrates real-world security scenarios with live, ...