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US and allies conduct multi-front military drills across Asia

The United States and its allies are conducting a series of large-scale military exercises across Asia, signaling a strategic shift towards greater allied involvement in regional security. These multi-front drills, including Kamandag in the Philippines, Resolute Dragon in Japan, Valiant Shield in Guam, and Rim of the Pacific in Hawaii, aim to enhance readiness, interoperability, and intelligence-sharing among participating nations. The exercises also highlight the deployment of new military capabilities, such as the US Typhon mid-range missile system, and underscore a commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeoffrey Maitem ·

    US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drills

    When Japan quietly deployed members of its elite airborne brigade for parachute drills in the Philippines’ northernmost province earlier this month, the exercise was not vigorously publicised by officials on either side. The drills on Batan Island, in the Batanes province, formed…