Multinational Forces Practice Island Retake Drill

  • Australian and Philippines forces, along with US Marines, conducted a large military drill aimed at reclaiming a seized island, near the South China Sea.
  • The joint military exercise involved mock beach landings, assaults, and helicopter insertions at a Philippine navy base.
  • Despite criticism of China's actions in the disputed waters, the drill did not specifically target Beijing, as per the Philippine military.
  • Recent clashes, including a Chinese coast guard ship blocking a Philippine supply run, underscored regional tensions.
  • The South China Sea disputes involve Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan alongside China and the Philippines, creating a delicate flashpoint in regional ....
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