The US And Philippine Alliance On Display: Balikatan 2025

The US And Philippine Alliance On Display: Balikatan 2025

By Parker Goodrich & Wilson Beaver, The Daily Signal | June 17, 2025 Balikatan 2025, the 40th iteration of the largest annual joint military exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines, commenced on April 21 at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines. The opening ceremony featured the symbolic “crossing of hands” between U.S. and Philippines military officials, signaling the deep-rooted alliance between the two countries. This year’s iteration m…

Manila expands defense ties in Indo-Pacific and beyond - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

FORUM Staff The Philippines continues to deepen security and defense cooperation with like-minded nations. Manila and the European Union (EU) will lau