US and Philippines military begins their largest combat drills ‘Balikatan 2022’

The United States military and the military of Philippines kicked off the military drill ‘Balikatan 2022’ on March 28, 2022.

The Philippine-led annual exercise will take place across Luzon in Philippines region near Taiwan,from March 28 to April 8, 2022. The annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises involve 8,900 troops this year and will include live fire exercises and training with amphibious assault vehicles.