Philippines’ Balikatan Deploys 'NMESIS' Near Taiwan To Deter China｜Taiwan Talks EP612

This year’s “Balikatan” exercise between the Philippines, US and other allies has been described as a “full battle test." Troops from the U.S. and the Philippines, as well as Australia, France, Canada and for the first time, Japan, will take part. The Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), dubbed the "Ship Killer" has arrived in the Philippines for the first time and will be used in the drills. Our guests: Renato Cruz de Castro - De La Salle University Department of International Studies Distinguished Professor Tso Chen-dong - National Taiwan University Political Science Professor Chapters 00:00:00 ‘Balikatan’ Drills Begin in Philippines 00:01:48 New Military Gear Debuts at Balikatan 00:16:29 U.S. Aims to Hold First Island Chain 00:19:47 Philippines Captures Surveillance Drones 00:23:46 Google Maps Tags ‘West Philippine Sea’ #MADIS #ShipKiller #Masbate #Mindanao #UnderWaterDrone #Balintang #BashiStrait #Typhon #China #Paparo #Luzon