"Defending the coastline." Watch Philippine and U.S. forces take down simulated drone threats in Zambales during the historic Balikatan 2026 exercises. On April 28, 2026, the annual Balikatan military exercises reached a fever pitch in Zambales Province. As 17,000 troops join forces, this report covers the live-fire air defense drills aimed at neutralizing drone threats. We explore how the U.S. is balancing its defense commitments in the Indo-Pacific while fighting a war in the Middle East, and why China is calling these drills "dangerous."

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