US EditionUS and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks
- U.S. And Philippine forces cancelled a ship-sinking drill on Monday after the BRP Miguel Malvar prematurely sank off Zambales in the western Philippines.
- The drill was cancelled because the dilapidated 80-year-old ship took on water in rough seas while being towed near the disputed South China Sea.
- The Balikatan exercises, involving about 14,000 U.S. And Filipino troops from April 21 to May 9, focus increasingly on defending Philippine sovereignty amid China’s regional aggression.
- Defense analyst Derek Grossman stated the U.S.-Philippines alliance shows 'a remarkable level of continuity' and is 'ironclad' despite uncertainties about the Trump administration’s sustained commitment.
- The cancelled ship-sinking drill, planned near disputed Scarborough Shoal, reflects ongoing regional tensions as U.S. And Philippine forces continue live-fire maneuvers to deter aggression.
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World War II-era ship sinks before US-Philippine forces can use in drills
A World War II-era US Navy ship intended to be sunk in a live-fire military exercise by US and Philippine forces sank prematurely on Monday, slipping beneath the South China Sea before any missile or bomb could strike it. The ex-USS Brattleboro, which served in key Pacific battles more than 80 years ago, was to be the centrepiece target in the "Balikatan" joint drills currently underway off the coast of Luzon. “The vessel was selected because it…
World War II-era target ship prematurely sinks before US and Philippine forces can use in drills
A former US World War II-era warship, which survived two of the Pacific War’s most important battles, was supposed to be used in a live-fire exercise off the western coast of the Philippines as part of annually held joint military drills. But it sunk before then.
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Army TimesWWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill
MANILA, Philippines — A World War II-era Philippine Navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and Philippine forces accidentally sank Monday hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled, U.S. and Philippine military officials said.The BRP Miguel Malvar, which was decommissioned by the Philippine Navy in 2021, took on water while being towed in rough waters facing the disputed South China Sea and sank…
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