Balikatan's Multilateral Maritime Exercise kicks off
FS Vendemiaire (FFH734), USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49), BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) conducted Division Tactics during the Multilateral Maritime Exercise that kicked off on Thursday, April 25 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Photo taken from BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602).

Balikatan's Multilateral Maritime Exercise kicks off

The first-ever Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME) between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (US-INDOPACOM) officially kicked off today in Palawan marking a significant step forward in regional cooperation.

Philippine vessels LD602 and PS16, alongside the USS Harpers Ferry LSD 49 and French Navy Vendémiaire F-374, have already set sail from Puerto Princesa port to engage in a series of dynamic exercises aimed at bolstering maritime capabilities for the next five days.

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