The Philippines and the United States launched the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation on Monday, signalling deepening defence ties as fresh tensions surface in the disputed South China Sea.The war games are the last under outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, who previously threatened to cancel exercises and axe a key military deal with long-time ally the US as he pivoted towards China.Nearly 9,000 Filipino and American soldiers will take part in the 12-day training…
Source: US, Philippines start largest-ever war games as defence ties deepen amid China tensions
