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US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters
The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.
Big Balikatan: Annual US-Philippines exercise to be bigger than ever
Nearly double the number of troops will take part in the annual exercise this month.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould
New Marine unit added to Philippines military exercise
This was the inaugural exercise for the new Marine littoral regiment.
By Todd South