01.10.2026 21:00 CE(S)T
Basco, Philippines, 2026
The tropical heat hits like a hammer the moment the ramp drops, but nobody is thinking about the weather. In Tagalog, Balikatan means "shoulder-to-shoulder," and that’s exactly how we’re standing with our Philippine Marine brothers. Our mission here is sharp and uncompromising: sharpen their defense capabilities to deter and defeat any Chinese aggression across these critical waterways. In less than ten minutes, rotor blades will whip the air and amphibious craft will hit the surf for a joint air-and-sea assault on a Philippine-held island. This isn't just another exercise. We're forging an ironclad defense right here on the frontline, ensuring our allies stand ready to protect every inch of home.

Philippine Armed Forces

United States Marine Corps

TacMap

Obective Golf

Amphibious Assault Range

Obective Foxtrot
OFCRA