Today: U.S. Deploys F-35s to Join Philippine in South China Sea Live-Fire Drills to Counter China

Today: U.S. F-35s Join Philippine Marines in South China Sea Live-Fire Drills to Counter China.
Four U.S. Marine F-35B Lighting II dropped seven GBU-32 500-pound guided bombs on targets floating off the coast of Western Luzon in the South China Sea in a first-of-its-kind bilateral exercise last week. Although the yearly Balikatan drills often feature more activities and new weaponry from U.S. and Philippine forces, Brodie stated that MASA is still imparting essential lessons on fighting together. Additionally, two F-22A Raptors from the United States Air Force's 199th Fighter Squadron were brought in to assist the Marine Corps planes with defensive combat air patrols. Within Manila's military modernization program, the Philippine Marine Corps-a command under the Philippine Navy-is among the key institutions involved in the Archipelagic Coastal Defense Concept and missile purchase.

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