Japan has carried out its first-ever anti-ship missile launch on Philippines territory, marking a notable escalation in regional defense cooperation during the Balikatan Exercise 2026.
The United States and the Philippines have launched a large-scale military exercise aimed at strengthening regional defence cooperation and demonstrating Washington’s continued commitment to its Indo-Pacific allies, according to a senior U.S. military official.
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