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world10 days ago•4 min saved

Dispersed island-seizure drills highlight US Marine Littoral Regiment in Balikatan 2026

During Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the Hawaii-based 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment practiced dispersed operations across 17 locations to test its distributed, littoral warfare posture, including NMESIS missile launches and MADIS air-defense capabilities, with basing on the Batanes islands to simulate strait security; live missile firings had not occurred yet, but crews exercised multi-domain command and control with regional partners.

via Defense News|

#3rd-mlr #balikatan-2026 #luzon-strait

military20 days ago•11 min saved

Luzon Strait Drill Sinks Target as Allies Demonstrate Expanded Anti-Ship Capabilities

During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Luzon Strait, a decommissioned BRP Quezon was sunk in a live-fire event after coordinated strikes by U.S., Philippine, and Japanese forces, employing NMESIS with NSMs, Philippine C-Star missiles, Type 88 coastal missiles, and supporting GMLRS and other assets; the drill showcased dispersed, mobile anti-ship capabilities and underscored the Luzon Strait’s strategic importance as a corridor between Taiwan and the Pacific, highlighting how allied forces expect to contest the waterway in a future conflict.

via The War Zone|

#anti-ship-missiles #balikatan-2026 #luzon-strait