Philippines, US troops conduct live fire drills in South China Sea

The US and Philippine militaries have conducted a live-fire drill to practice repelling an invasion from the sea.

The exercise was held on Monday on a coast of Ilocos Norte in northern Philippines. Anti-tank Javelin missiles and howitzers were launched at a target about one kilometer from the coastline.

Machine guns were fired to prepare for preventing enemy troops from landing. The officer said all exercises are intended to ensure that the militaries will carry out their duties based on the pact.