Over 500 service members from the U.S., Philippines, Australia and New Zealand successfully coordinated fires from land and air to defeat a simulated adversary attack during Balikatan 2026, exemplifying the "shoulder-to-shoulder" spirit of the exercise.
Multinational Forces Validate Defensive Readiness During Exercise Balikatan 2026
Over 500 service members from the U.S., Philippines, Australia and New Zealand successfully coordinated fires from land and air to defeat a simulated adversary attack during Balikatan 2026, exemplifying the "shoulder-to-shoulder" spirit of the exercise.