The 2024 iteration of the 39th edition of Balikatan in Batanes and Palawan on April 22 to May 10, including Integrated Air and Missile Defense exercises in Central Luzon, is marked by further expansions with attendance of military observers from 14 countries.
Show of presence as ground troops of military observers from 14 countries are based in Basco Airport with military aircraft a Chinook and two Sikorsky helicopters doing daily patrols and transporting Military personnel and equipments. Drone operating teams were also seen prepping at Basco Airport. While the BRP Ramon Alcaraz on routine patrol along the Yami Strait Coast of Mahatao, Batanes. By Dave Leprozo Jr
