PH, Australia, US maintain joint drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines’ latest warship practices with the US, Australia, and the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua

WEST PHILIPPINE SEA — The navies of the Philippines, Australia, and United States on Monday, February 16, held joint maritime drills in waters between Subic and Bajo de Masinloc within the West Philippine Sea.

The 14th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Exercise (MMCA) is the primary for 2026 and the primary with exterior companions that the BRP Diego Silang, a guided-missile frigate, has participated in.

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Simply earlier than midday to early night, the Silang and her crew joined the USS Dewey, the HMAS Toowoomba, and the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Teresa Magbanua in numerous drills — from communication workouts, formation workouts, and replenishment follow. – Rappelr.com