This year’s Balikatan exercises focus on territorial defense ... largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month.

Perhaps intended to send a message at the beginning of the Balikatan exercise?" wrote SeaLight ... is estimated to pass each year. In recent months, China's coast guard has stepped up its use ...

Washington announced last month that their annual Balikatan exercise with the Philippines would be their largest ever - involving more than 17,000 troops, including 12,000 from the US. The two ...

MANILA, Philippines — Commandos from the elite Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will join the Balikatan military exercises with the US, which begin tomorrow.

A look at what is in store for the largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month. A closer look at what we know about this year's Balikatan exercises and what they say about the ...