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- New Zealand Joins Philippines' Largest-Ever Military Exercise Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Politics
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has joined Exercise Balikatan for the first time, participating in the Philippines' largest military drill alongside 17,000 troops from the US,...
- Philippines and US Conduct Massive Counter-Landing Drills with Allied Forces in Strategic South China Sea Maneuvers
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Asia
Philippine and US forces, joined by Australia and New Zealand, executed large-scale coastal defense exercises on Palawan island to repel simulated maritime assaults. The 2026 "Bali...
- Japan and Canada Join Expanded ‘Balikatan’ Drills as Manila Bolsters Coastal Defenses Against Chinese Aggression
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Australia & Oceania
The Philippines and the United States launched an expanded iteration of Exercise Balikatan on April 20, 2026, marking a significant escalation in regional security cooperation. For...
- United States and Philippines Launch Record-Scale War Games Amid Heightened Global Geopolitical Tensions
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Asia
The annual Balikatan military exercises commenced in Manila with over 17,000 personnel, marking the first time Japan has joined as a full participant. These high-stakes maneuvers,...