US Opens Record Drills With Philippines as Iran War Rattles Allies
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Summary
The US opened its largest defense exercises with the Philippines on Monday, underscoring how Washington is sustaining military presence in the Indo Pacific to counter China amid war in the Middle East.
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Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
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