As tensions rise in the South China Sea, the U.S. and Philippines conduct a joint exercise along with France and Australia to test new Filipino defense strategy.

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References:

https://news.usni.org/2024/04/22/balikatan-2024-drills-prioritize-south-china-sea-luzon-strait#:~:text=Around%2016%2C000%20troops%20are%20slated,Army%2C%20Navy%20and%20Air%20Force.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1223129

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/us-philippines-military-drills-balikata

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