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US Anti-Ship Missiles Arrive for Major Balikatan Exercises

4/15/2025

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The NMESIS anti-ship missile system has landed in the Philippines, ready to bolster defenses during the Balikatan exercises beginning April 21. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized its role in strengthening deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. Around 14,000 troops, including 9,000 Americans and 5,000 Filipinos, will engage, with Australia and other nations watching closely.

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The NMESIS anti-ship missile system has landed in the Philippines, ready to bolster defenses during the Balikatan exercises beginning April 21. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized its role in strengthening deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. Around 14,000 troops, including 9,000 Americans and 5,000 Filipinos, will engage, with Australia and other nations watching closely.