US EditionPhilippines Tests New Battle Plan for Fending Off Invaders Alone
The exercise tests the AFP Strategic Command's new unilateral defense plan with 2,000 troops to prepare for up to a month of solo defense amid regional tensions, officials said.
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Philippines tests new battle plan for fending off invaders alone
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military will test a new defense plan to be spearheaded by a new command, as officials here game out what it would take to repel invaders without immediate help from allies.The exercises take place amid heightened security concerns over China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea and regional developments involving Taiwan.“We are looking at all possible scenarios and we are incorporating those into …
The Philippine Armed Forces recently launched their annual joint military exercises, covering a wide area in northern Luzon and southwestern Palawan, implementing the "comprehensive island defense concept" and strengthening their ability to respond to external security threats.
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