The Philippine military begins two weeks of drills simulating island seizure in the South China Sea.

The Philippine military has launched two weeks of combat drills simulating the seizure of an island in the disputed South China Sea, involving over 3,000 personnel from various branches. While the exercises are not aimed at any specific nation, they may provoke China, which claims much of the region. The drills include live-fire and beach landing exercises, reflecting the Philippines' efforts to strengthen its territorial defense amid rising tensions with China and other nations in the area.

November 04, 2024
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