The Philippines and the US opened their largest-ever joint military exercises, which will involve rocket bombardment to sink a decommissioned navy ship and simulate the recapture of an island, amid China’s growing assertiveness in the region.
The Americans will use their Patriot missiles, considered one of the best air defense systems in the world, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System precision rocket system, which has helped Ukrainian forces fighting the Russian invaders.
The drills follow Monday’s conclusion of a three-day Chinese military exercise that simulated targeted strikes and a blockade of self-ruled, democratic Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory.The Sinkex was originally planned in the Marcos family’s home province of Ilocos Norte in northern Luzon — around 300 kilometers from the southern portion of Taiwan — with meetings set between the military and local government in January.
Troops will also stage an amphibious landing in Palawan province, in waters close to Chinese military outposts in the Kalayaan Island Group, to simulate the retaking of an island held by an enemy. Troops from the Philippine Army, Philippine Marine Corps and US Army will also test-fire Javelin antitank missiles in Nueva Ecija province on Thursday, according to a military advisory.
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