(From Left to Right) Philippines exercise director for Balikatan Major General Marvin Licudine, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner, US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires Robert Ewing, Armed Forces of the Philippines deputy Chief of Staff for Education, Training and Doctrine Major General Noel Beleran and US exercise director for Balikatan Lieutenant General William Jurney link arms during the opening ceremony of the 'Balikatan' joint military exercise at the military headquarters in Quezon City, suburban Manila on April 22, 2024. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP)

Balikatan Drills: Strengthening Defense Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region

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.

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