The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has concluded the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in the West Philippine Sea.
The exercise took place in the waters off Magalawa Island, Palauig to Silanguin Island, San Antonio, Zambales, and marked the second MMCA held this month.
“These continuous engagements underscore the sustained commitment of the three nations to enhancing maritime cooperation, promoting regional security, and supporting a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific,” the AFP said in a statement Sunday.
Activities included a communications check exercise, maritime domain awareness drills, anti-submarine warfare training, cross-deck landing, and naval surface interdiction and clearance. The AFP said the exercise also featured Division Tactics/Officer of the Watch maneuvers, a photo exercise, passing exercise, search and rescue operations, and a final exercise.