Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea

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The U.S. Army's newest automatic weapon is getting a workout alongside Filipino forces in the Philippines, according to the 25th Infantry Division.

US, Philippine coast guards hold 1st joint drill

Such joint military exercises reaffirm Philippine Army's commitment to enhancing 'defense partnerships to secure our national and regional maritime interests,' says army chief of staf - Anadolu Ajansı

PH, US coast guards hold military drills

The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea. Beijing claims almost the entire disputed waterway, through which more than 60 percent of global maritime trade passes, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no merit. The "maritime cooperative activity" was held Tuesday in wate…

Philippines, US hold joint drills in South China Sea

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US-Philippines Joint Drills Heighten Tensions in South China Sea

US-Philippines Joint Drills Heighten Tensions in South China Sea The United States and the Philippines have commenced joint military exercises in the strategic waters of the South China Sea, areas heavily contested by Beijing. These maneuvers come during a period of heightened tensions, reflecting ongoing territorial disputes.Spearheaded by the US 7th Fleet, the joint drills in the Sulu Sea involve naval ships, aircraft, and coast guard units fr…

US, Philippines militaries conduct drills in waters adjacent to the China-claimed South China Sea

The militaries of the U.S. and Philippines have carried out joint drills in waters adjacent to the South China Sea claimed by Beijing. Incidents are increasing between China and the Philippines in the vital Southeast Asian waterway. The U.S. says…