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Marine Corps Times on MSN2d
Marines deploy drone-killing MADIS system for Balikatan drills
The exercise marks the first time the aerial defense system has been deployed outside the U.S. with a U.S. Marine Corps unit.
The Aviationist on MSN12h
U.S. Marines’ Anti-Drone MADIS and Anti-Ship NMESIS Deployed for Balikatan 2025
MADIS delivers critical defense-oriented capabilities to the USMC and ensures the increased survivability of its formations, ...
The Marines are deploying these new ship and drone killers to a strategic US ally in the Pacific
The US sent both the drone-killing MADIS and anti-ship NMESIS systems to the Philippines for a major exercise.
US-Philippine military drills: A “full battle test” for war with China
The war games are an immense provocation, a combined and coordinated simulation of war with China over Taiwan and the South ...
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of ...
US general says allied forces can repel Asia aggression as Philippines combat drills open
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of ...
The Diplomat3d
US, Philippines Begin Balikatan Annual Drills With South China Sea in Mind
In previewing the drills, military officials mentioned not only the disputed waterway but also the potential deterrent effect ...
Manila Standard2d
AFP welcomes US weapons systems in ‘Balikatan’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday welcomed the deployment of advanced U.S. weapons systems in the ongoing ...
Philstar.com on MSN3d
Balikatan 2025 launched
The Philippines and the United States officially kicked off yesterday this year’s Balikatan exercise involving more than 17,000 military personnel and featuring “full battle test” scenarios. The joint ...