US-Philippine military exercise begins

according to the report of the International Group Tasnim News Agency, about 17 thousand soldiers of the American and Philippine armies have their annual military exercises called “Balikatan 2024″ or shoulder to shoulder”, amid tensions in the South China Sea.

ABC news reported, quoting the spokesman of this exercise, Michael Logico, that the purpose of holding this three-week exercise is to prepare for war. There is no need to hide the truth. If we are not prepared, a lot of damage will be done to the country.

This exercise will be held in the South China Sea from April 22 to May 10. The blue ones also shot at each other.

Logico added: For the first time, these exercises will be held outside the territorial waters of the Philippines, about 22 kilometers from the coastline of this country. The US Army will use SM-6 anti-aircraft guided missiles in this exercise.

At the same time, the French and Australian militaries have strengthened their defense relations in the face of China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, because this The exercise will be held outside the territorial waters of the Philippines, for the first time they will join this naval exercise. Representatives of 14 Asian and European countries are also present as observers in this exercise. The Philippines plans to invite Japan to participate in this exercise next year.

Officials added: These exercises do not directly target any foreign aggressor, but will strengthen the ability to cooperate between the naval forces of the countries. In this exercise, the tactics of conducting information warfare will be practiced and it will ensure maritime security and integrated air and missile defense of the countries.

The executive director of this exercise stated that these exercises are based on international rules and regulations and Accountability of countries is held. We do normal exercises.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated a few days ago that China He wants to refrain from escalating tensions and movements in the South China Sea and asked America to stop supporting conflicts and confrontations in the region.

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