Balikatan exercises

Learn more about the Balikatan drills, joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States, focusing on potential flashpoints in the Asia-Pacific region. Strengthening defense cooperation, the drills address territorial disputes and regional security concerns. Read more about the significance of these exercises and their impact on the Philippines’ defense capabilities.

Learn more about the upcoming Balikatan military exercises set to take place in April, as the Philippine and US military forces gear up for larger-scale drills involving multiple key locations. Enhancing the interoperability of both forces, these exercises aim to strengthen their response capabilities against external threats.