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Balikatan
US Anti-ship Missile System to Have Extended Deployment in Philippines: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The NMESIS system will be used during the upcoming Balikatan military exercises and then remain for further bilateral drills in June.
China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila's capacity to push back against Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Why China Is Wary of US ‘Ironclad’ Alliance With the Philippines
By Bree Megivern
Even though Balikatan is almost a 40-year tradition, this year’s exercises are larger and more pronounced than past iterations. And China is watching.
US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise
By Sebastian Strangio
This year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.
What Does the 2019 Balikatan Exercise Tell Us About the US-Philippines Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The exercise highlights some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship amid broader trends.
What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite continued challenges, the drills have been scaled up relative to the previous year.
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.
Why the New US-Philippines Military Pact’s First Project Launch Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launch of the first EDCA project this week deserves attention amid a challenging context for the U.S.-Philippine alliance in the Duterte era.
What’s in the New US-Philippines Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first iteration of KAMANDAG is a sign of how both sides continue to boost their defense ties in the Duterte era.
How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Duterte has certainly been a damper on Balikatan thus far, officials also have a point about its enduring relevance.
What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what is in store for the largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month.
What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what we know about this year's Balikatan exercises and what they say about the state of the alliance.
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