On May 6, 2024, during the Balikatan drills, US and Philippine forces conducted joint missile and artillery exercises in response to China's actions in the South China Sea.

US and Philippine military forces fired missiles and artillery during joint exercises on May 6, 2024, in response to China's "dangerous" actions in the South China Sea. The Balikatan drills, which began on April 22 and involved about 16,000 Filipino and American troops, took place on the Philippines' northern coast facing Taiwan. The exercises aimed to strengthen military ties between the US and the Philippines as regional tensions rise.

May 06, 2024
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