The 2024 Balikatan exercise is meant to prepare Philippine forces for cooperation with allies in a conflict.
The U.S. and the Philippines capped their largest bilateral military exercise Friday after achieving multiple firsts amid heightened South China Sea tensions.The 2024 Balikatan exercise was the largest to date, with some 17,000 participating military service members, including from Australia and, for the first time, France.The U.S. Marine Corps' new amphibious assault combat vehicles made their regional debut during the exercise.
So recent exercises are really geared towards testing new capabilities and ensuring the AFP can operate alongside allies during contingencies,' he added.Ordaniel said the inclusion of ACVs was notable because any conflict involving the Philippines would likely feature amphibious operations such as coastal defense and retaking islands.The Chinese Embassy in Manila did not immediately respond to Newsweek's emailed request for comment.
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