💨 Abstract

Annual military exercises, known as "Balikatan" or "shoulder-to-shoulder," began between the U.S. and the Philippines, involving over 14,000 troops. The three-week drills, held in response to regional security concerns like tensions in the South China Sea, will showcase advanced weaponry, including the NMESIS anti-ship missile system and HIMARS rocket launchers.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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