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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.
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
Marines experiment with ‘mini-carriers’ for their stealthy fighters
The amphibious assault ship Wasp traversed the South China Sea with 10 F-35Bs parked on the deck.
By Shawn Snow