CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) together with Australia, Japan and the United States conducted a pre-sail conference aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF) JS Samidare (DD106) at Pier 15, Manila, on December 4, 2024, as part of the 5th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA).
The conference brought together maritime defense experts to exchange best practices and operational insights. This includes the alignment of tactics, techniques, and procedures to address shared security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
The 5th MMCA participated in by the combined armed and defense forces of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States, is taking place today, December 6, within the country's Exclusive Economic Zone. It aims to reinforce interoperability among the participating nations in a manner consistent with international law and with due regard for the safety of navigation, and the rights and interests of other states.
Photo by PO3 Gonzales/PAOAFP
