The major events will include command post, cyber defense, and field exercises, and humanitarian civic assistance.
2023 Balikatan exerciseAccording to the Philippine military, over 17,000 soldiers will participate in the exercise: 12,200 from the US, 5,400 from the AFP, and around 100 from Australian military force. .
Meanwhile, the activities will be held in North and Central Luzon, and in Antique. The areas are covered by the AFP’s Northern Luzon Command, Western Command, and Visayas Command.Rappler.com
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