US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’
The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.
By Military Times Staff
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National Guard rehearses stopping drone attacks at the World Cup
Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise
The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill
The BRP Miguel Malvar took on water while being towed ahead of a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.
Marine Corps eyes future stability of Indo-Pacific with Balikatan 2025
This year's exercise marks 40 years of joint drills aimed at strengthening the U.S. and Philippines' defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
By Riley Ceder