Australia and the Philippines commenced their largest joint military exercises on August 15, 2025, involving more than 3,600 military personnel. The drills include live-fire exercises, battle maneuvers, and a beach assault at a Philippine town facing the disputed South China Sea. The exercises are scheduled to run until August 29 and aim to enhance the readiness and joint warfighting capabilities of both countries in response to complex regional security challenges amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea.
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Philippines and Australia have started their largest ever joint military exercises as tensions continue in the South China Sea
The Philippines and Australia have started their largest ever joint military exercises as tensions continue in the South China Sea. It will run from Aug. 15 to 29. It will involve 3,600 military personnel from the Philippines and Australia, with additional participation from https://t.co/yZEWfJ8NP2