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Balikatan
On 11th April, 2023, Philippines and the United States began their largest-ever joint military drills, named 'Balikatan' which means 'shoulder-to-shoulder'.
- The expanded annual exercises underscore improved defence ties between the two countries.
- For the first time, the Philippines and the United States will hold live-fire drills at sea.
- The drills will also include training in amphibious operations, aviation operations, cyber defence, urban operations, counter-terrorism and humanitarian and disaster relief.
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