South China Sea: 'upsurge' in Chinese vessels as Balikatan drills with US begin 'out of the norm', Philippines says
The Philippine Navy says 124 Chinese vessels have been detected in the West Philippine Sea since the military drills began on Monday.
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The Philippine Navy says 124 Chinese vessels have been detected in the West Philippine Sea since the military drills began on Monday.
This year’s ‘biggest ever’ Balikatan exercises kicked off as Manila took delivery of a state-of-the-art missile system from India – and had hopes for US$2.5 billion in US military aid.
The exercises will be held in multiple Philippine locations near the disputed South China Sea and Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.- 'It matters for regional stability' - The exercises, which will run until May 10, will involve around 11,000 American and 5,000 Filipino troops, as well as Australian and French military personnel.
Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region