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Les États-Unis étendent leur présence militaire près de la mer de Chine méridionale
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The United States and the Philippines are deepening defense cooperation near the South China Sea, focusing on Balabac, a strategic island group close to disputed waters and the Spratly area. Balabac hosts a 300-hectare Philippine air base designated in 2023 as an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement site, giving U.S. forces access. According to Reuters, the 2026 Balikatan joint exercises will run from April 20 to May 8, involve more than 17,000 troops, and include Japan, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Australia. The drills occur amid rising tensions with China, which has tightened control around Scarborough Shoal using ships and a floating barrier.
Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 2023 la base aérienne de Balabac désignée site EDCA
- 2023 Les États-Unis obtiennent l'accès aux installations de Balabac
- Plus tôt cette année, les tensions montent suite à des incidents
- Hier, la Chine renforce les contrôles du récif de Scarborough
- Hier, une barrière flottante déployée près d'un récif disputé
- 20 avril 2026 Les exercices Balikatan devraient commencer
- 8 mai 2026 Les exercices conjoints devraient se conclure
- D'ici 2026 Participation multinationale aux exercices philippins
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