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exercise2026-05-19 23:52 UTC
U.S. Army uses FPV one-way attack drones during Balikatan 2026 counter-landing event in the Philippines
A social-media post claims that during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the U.S. Army used FPV one-way attack drones to strike a target resembling a Chinese PLA ZBD-05 amphibious landing craft.
Details
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-05-19 23:52
Reported
2026-05-19
Location
Philippines (Exercise Balikatan 2026 counter-landing event)
Coordinates
12.7503, 122.7312
Confidence
62 / 100
Damage assessment
Drone strike on a training target during an exercise; no real-world damage or casualties reported.