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Japan fires first overseas anti-ship missiles during Balikatan, sinks decommissioned Philippine vessel
asia-pacific20 days ago

Japan fires first overseas anti-ship missiles during Balikatan, sinks decommissioned Philippine vessel

During the Balikatan exercise off northwestern Luzon, Japan fired two Type-88 surface-to-ship missiles from Culili Point, sinking the decommissioned BRP Quezon (ex-USS Vigilance) about 50 miles offshore — the first time Tokyo has launched missiles outside its territory. The drill also involved Philippine frigates, a Canadian frigate, a U.S. P-8 Poseidon and an MQ-9 drone, signaling deeper regional security cooperation as tensions with China rise; Philippine President Marcos Jr. watched remotely alongside Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro. Officials say future Balikatan drills are likely to expand in size and scope to deter shared threats.

via Stars and Stripes|
#anti-ship-missile#asia-pacific#balikatan
US and Philippines showcase military might in joint exercises.
military3 years ago

US and Philippines showcase military might in joint exercises.

The US and Filipino forces are conducting their largest joint military exercises in decades, called Balikatan, which includes live-fire maneuvers such as anti-tank missile blasts and beach assaults to simulate retaking an island near the disputed South China Sea. The exercises are part of the Philippine military's shift towards external defense to protect its territory amid ongoing disputes with China.

via Defense News|
#balikatan#china#military
US and Philippines showcase military might in joint drills, China issues warning.
military3 years ago

US and Philippines showcase military might in joint drills, China issues warning.

The US and the Philippines conducted combat drills as part of their joint military exercises called Balikatan, which involve about 17,600 military personnel. The drills included live-fire maneuvers, such as a ship-sinking rocket attack and beach assaults to simulate retaking an island near the disputed South China Sea. The exercises have alarmed China, which has warned that they should not harm its security and territorial interests or interfere in territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

via The Associated Press|
#balikatan#china#joint-military-exercises
US and Philippines flex military muscles in largest-ever joint drills, China issues warning.
military3 years ago

US and Philippines flex military muscles in largest-ever joint drills, China issues warning.

The US and the Philippines conducted combat-readiness drills as part of their largest joint military exercises in decades, called Balikatan, which involve about 17,600 military personnel. The drills include live-fire maneuvers, such as a ship-sinking rocket attack and beach assaults to simulate retaking an island near the disputed South China Sea. The exercises have alarmed China, which has warned that the deepening security alliance between the US and the Philippines and their ongoing military drills should not harm its security and territorial interests or interfere in territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

via Yahoo News|
#balikatan#china#military