US Opens Record Drills With Philippines as Iran War Rattles Allies
The US opened its largest defense exercises with the Philippines on Monday, underscoring how Washington is sustaining military presence in the Indo Pacific to counter China amid war in the Middle East.
US-Philippines Record Military Drills
- Philippines, US military begin annual drills as protesters rally Reuters —
- Japan joins South China Sea drills for first time Semafor —
- US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran ABC News —
- China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust The Straits Times —
- China warns joint US, Philippines and Japan drills risk regional trust France 24 —