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The US Army’s quiet rotation in the Philippines

Defense News - 15:00 Feb 07, 2026

The U.S. Army’s rotation in the Philippines is easy to overlook. Experts say that might be the point.

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US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills

Defense News - 19:30 Apr 21, 2025

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.

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US approves sale of F-16s to the Philippines in $5.5bn weapons package

Defense News - 10:56 Apr 02, 2025

The move follows U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines last week and comes ahead of the annual, joint Balikatan exercise.

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US missile system will remain in Philippines despite China’s alarm

Defense News - 19:00 Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Army transported the Typhon missile system to the northern Philippines as part of combat exercises in April with Philippine troops.

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China ‘dramatically’ alarmed by US missile deployment: Philippines

Defense News - 12:00 Aug 18, 2024

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the Philippines temporarily.

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Philippines receives two delayed T129 combat helicopters

Defense News - 20:47 May 24, 2024

The acquisition is part of the Philippines’ Horizon 2 program to modernize its armed forces.

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New strategic military sites in Philippines exercised in Balikatan

Defense News - 19:30 May 12, 2024

Some of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.

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US Army sends HIMARS rocket launcher island-hopping in the Philippines

Defense News - 07:35 May 10, 2024

The U.S. Army and its joint partners rapidly transported and operated HIMARS rocket launchers across the Philippines during Balikatan 2024.

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US Army deploys midrange missile for first time in Philippines

Defense News - 18:26 Apr 16, 2024

The Mid-Range Capability is in the Philippines for a joint exercise, marking its first-ever deployment after an Army unit recently fielded it.

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