The bases are expected to help grow the Philippines’ infrastructure as it acquires more warships for its arsenal.

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U.S. Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft ... Hawk helicopter during Exercise Balikatan 25 in Subic Bay, Philippines, April 25, 2025. US Air Force Photo The U.S. has employed its special ...

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Last week the annual Exercise Balikatan—Tagalog for “shoulder to shoulder ”—officially wrapped up in the Philippines. The 40th iteration of the military exercise brought in service members from the U.