Minister grilled over war simulation

Joint US-Philippines army training exercises have been taking place this week as part of the 40th Balikatan – or “shoulder to shoulder” – program held close to Taiwan.

Australia has participated annually since 2014 and Japan also became a full-fledged participant in 2025. China has long been opposed to drills taking place near the disputed South China Sea and has been engaged in confrontations with Manila.

Host of the ABC’s 730, Sarah Ferguson, on Wednesday put to Mr Marles that a senior US Marine described the training e...
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