US EditionPhilippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
- The Philippine military has started two weeks of combat drills including seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea, which may upset China.
- Over 3,000 personnel from the army, navy, and air force are participating in exercises aimed at preparing for external threats, stated Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
- Next year, U.S. and Philippines forces plan to conduct their largest annual combat drills named Balikatan, including maneuvers in contested areas of the South China Sea.
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The Philippine military on Monday began two weeks of war games that include drills to seize islands in the disputed South China Sea, a move that is likely to anger China.
Philippine Military to Conduct Island-Seizing Drills in South China Sea
The Philippine Army, Navy, and Air Force began two weeks of joint force exercises in the South China Sea on Nov. 4, which will include island-seizing drills, according to military officials. “Our mission today is very clear, to prepare ourselves comprehensively to respond to any external threats that might challenge our sovereignty,” Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said at the opening ceremony of the exercises. Phili…
Relations between China and the Philippines have been strained for some time. Now Manila's armed forces have begun a controversial maneuver. One exercise in particular is likely to be viewed with suspicion by Beijing.
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Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea and likely be frowned upon by China.
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