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Philippines, US hold firing drills in Maguindanao
Philippine and US Marines are participating in the Marine Exercise 2025, a joint military drill held at Camp Iranun in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte.
The exercise commenced last week, featuring various training activities including nighttime long-range target practice by snipers from the Philippine military and police on Friday, April 5.
Participants in the live-fire training included members of the Philippine Marines, Army, Coast Guard, and the Philippine National Police.
Local executives in several towns of Maguindanao del Norte are supporting the exercise.
The municipality of Datu Blah Sinsuat is preparing to host an upcoming Philippine-US Marine joint amphibious assault exercise on April 9.
Mayor Marshal I. Sinsuat highlighted the economic benefits and positive image boost for Datu Blah Sinsuat from hosting the exercise.
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The Philippines and the United States have commenced Marine Exercise 2025 (MAREX25), a two-week bilateral training event involving approximately 480 marines from both nations, taking place at Camp Iranun in Maguindanao del Norte.
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Philippine and US troops conducted a joint amphibious anti-terror assault drill and artillery fire exercise in Barangay Penansaran, Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
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Approximately 500 American and Filipino troops engaged in joint Marine and anti-terrorism exercises in Maguindanao del Norte, reinforcing the defense partnership between the US and the Philippines.
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Expanded joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States, including Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2025 and "Salaknib", aim to bolster the Philippines' defense capabilities.
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The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) have commenced Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 25-1) drills on April 7 at Clark Air Base in Pampanga.
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